According to my research, there are two organizations that is important
and interesting for me to join in my future carrier path. The first one is AAAE,
which stands for American Association of Airport Executive, and the second one
would be GAAC, which stand for General Aviation Airport Coalition. These two associations
is directly related to my future career path as an airport manager.
The AAAE is founded in 1928, it is a professional organization for
Airport executives and manager personnel at public and general aviation
airport, the purpose of the organization is to provide industry service through
professional development including training, conference and accreditation
program. (AAAE, 2016)Within the industry, they are the representing of the
airport manager, it is a great platform to provide training, meeting and update
with industry news and issues. It is also a great place to communicate with
different members from the different parts of the world to exchange
experiences. They also have foundations to provide scholarship for Aviation
management student. (AAAE, 2016)
The second association is GAAC it is less popular
compare to AAAE, it is a association mainly representing General Aviation
airports, the purpose is to promote GA to the public about their economic
impact, Unify the voice of GA airports
to support legislation and policies that benefit GA airports and share
experience for day to day operation of GA airport. (GAAC, 2015) Within the
aviation industry, GA is definitely a very large and important sector. As a GA
airport manager it is always important to let the community to understand the
benefited of the GA airport to the society, since most people still think GA is
mainly benefiting wealthy populations.
AAAE and GAAC are very good association since it
can provide valuable experience, knowledge and training for my future carrier. Also
it is updating with current affair and always keep me alert and update with
industry trend and news. For GAAC it is the manager’s responsibility to let the
community recognize the benefit of the GA airport, it is helping to promote GA
to the society which is very helpful to the industry.
AAAE Foundation and Scholarships. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.aaae.org/aaae/AAAEMBR/About_AAAE/AAAE_Foundation/AAAEMemberResponsive/About_AAAE/AAAE_Foundation/AAAE_Foundation.aspx?hkey=efc9c7ef-70e7-4245-ad09-39614d2c6c38
About AAAE. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.aaae.org/aaae/AAAEMBR/About_AAAE/AAAEMemberResponsive/About_AAAE/About_AAAE.aspx?hkey=17fa23bc-bfe6-4589-9c8b-c362c1e7c303
About GAAC. (n.d.). Retrieved April 03, 2016, from
http://www.gaairportcoalition.org/
I agree that these organizations can help provide experience, knowledge, and even training in people’s career if they choose to go into aviation management. I think that it is important to stay updated on what is currently going on within the industry and these organizations could help with that. It was interesting to read about the General Aviation Airport Coalition because I did not come across this when I was researching. I think this would be a good organization to be a part of if you are planning on going into management within general aviation. It would be very useful to help promote the important of general aviation to the public.
回复删除I was not really aware of the GAAC prior to reading your blog. That seems like a very interesting organization that would really be beneficial to anyone making a career in general aviation. I think a lot of times the GA field is overlooked, but I would think that belonging to this association you would be able to meet a lot of interesting people who know lots of stories and people throughout the industry.
回复删除I like what the AAAE has to offer for training and seminars, I do feel that it is more geared toward the bigger airports, so it is good to find the GAAC. I was not aware of them. I am also interested in being an airport manager, and the job postings are hard to find. mostly because they are only advertised locally. It is nice to find more options online.
回复删除I like what the AAAE has to offer for training and seminars, I do feel that it is more geared toward the bigger airports, so it is good to find the GAAC. I was not aware of them. I am also interested in being an airport manager, and the job postings are hard to find. mostly because they are only advertised locally. It is nice to find more options online.
回复删除Prior to reading this I had no clue about the GAAC but I think it would be great. I was looking for general aviation business associations and that might be one of the best options. I found something similar the NBAA.
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