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NBAA's career development resources for business aviation professionals include:
Programs
NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program
The Certified Aviation Manager Program identifies qualified professionals to lead flight departments and companies using business aircraft. The certification process tests individuals for knowledge and experience in five subject areas: leadership, personnel management, operations, technical and facilities services, and business management. NBAA and the business aviation community acknowledge Certified Aviation Managers as professionals who have reached a distinct level of industry knowledge. To start the certification process, individuals must first qualify to take the CAM Exam by submitting an application. Learn more at www.nbaa.org/cam.
NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP)
NBAA’s Professional Development Program prepares business aviation professionals for management roles within flight departments. Individuals receive recognition for successfully completing PDP-approved courses. Any person who occupies or aspires to a management position in a company involved with business aviation is a potential candidate. As an offshoot of the Association's main Professional Development Program, NBAA's Schedulers Professional Development Program (SPDP) provides course offerings designed to meet the needs of schedulers and dispatchers. Taking PDP classes – while not a prerequisite for becoming a Certified Aviation Manager – is an excellent way to prepare for the CAM application process. Learn more about PDP and SPDP at www.nbaa.org/pdp.
NBAA Standards of Excellence in Business Aviation (SEBA) Program
NBAA developed the Standards of Excellence in Business Aviation (SEBA) Program to encourage continuing education practices within the business aviation community. SEBA provides a career path checklist that is easy to follow. Recommended training levels are outlined for fixed-wing flightcrew, rotor-wing flighcrew, maintenance, flight attendant/flight technician, scheduler/dispatcher and ground support personnel. Following the SEBA Program – while not a prerequisite for becoming a Certified Aviation Manager – is an excellent way to prepare for the CAM application process. Learn more at www.nbaa.org/seba.
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Scholarships
NBAA Scholarships
NBAA administers several scholarships to promote professional development and business aviation careers for all members of the flight department. Learn more at www.nbaa.org/scholarships.
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Events and Courses
NBAA Conventions, Seminars and Regional Forums
Through a comprehensive program of events, NBAA provides a variety of information-sharing, career development and networking opportunities that promote best practices in business aviation flight operations. NBAA events include:
NBAA On-Demand Education
Those who aren't able to attend NBAA events in person are invited to take advantage of on-demand learning courses via the NBAA web site. These courses are offered entirely online and are available in an on-demand, pay-per-view format.
Darden Executive Education Courses for Business Aviation Professionals
In cooperation with NBAA, the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia offers two, multi-day executive education courses to NBAA Members at discounted rates. Darden's executive education program (www.darden.virginia.edu/exed) consistently scores in the top five globally among business schools offering executive development. The discounted courses for NBAA Members are:
- Managing the Corporate Aviation Function – This course emphasizes the fundamental management skills vital to executives and managers who are responsible for the corporate aircraft function. Relevant business case studies provide a framework for examining equipment selection and justification, operational issues, financing methods, fleet upgrading and interpersonal problems.
- Developing Leadership Capability in the Corporate Aviation Function – This course is designed for executives responsible for leading corporate aviation departments. Through the program, managers will improve their leadership skills, learn to better administer change and examine best practices in creating high-performance service operations.
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Student Mentoring
Business Aviation Internship Programs
Undergraduate student internships are perhaps the best way to introduce aviation students to careers in business aviation. Through internships, a company flight department provides exciting work in business aviation and a rewarding learning experience for young professionals, who are the industry's future. Companies participating as internship program hosts also gain many benefits. NBAA provides business aviation internship program information as a guide for Members interested in participating in such programs (now updated for 2008). Learn more.
Collegiate Outreach Efforts
NBAA and its Corporate Aviation Management Committee (CAMC) support outreach efforts to teach college students about business aviation career opportunities. As part of this effort, NBAA and the University Aviation Association (UAA) annually invite college students to attend a "Reaching Future Business Aviation Professionals" career seminar during the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention. For more information, contact NBAA's Jay Evans at jevans@nbaa.org.
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Other Youth Programs
Aviation for Kids (AvKids)
Founded by NBAA in 1999, the AvKids Program is designed to educate elementary school students about the benefits of business aviation and the career opportunities available in the business aviation industry. Under a partnership agreement formed between NBAA and the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) in 2006, EAA has assumed responsibility for managing the AvKids Program, which will be incorporated into EAA’s world-class Young Eagles Program. Learn more about AvKids at www.avkids.com. Direct questions about AvKids to the EAA Young Eagles Office at (877) 806-8902 (toll free) or by using the online form at www.youngeagles.org/contact.asp.
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