2023 convention schedule
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Schedule
*Subject to change*
We are still in the planning stage, and speakers/topics may change before the event begins.
Wednesday March 1st, 2023
Time | Location | Event |
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9:00 AM | Odom Hangar | Coffee & Networking |
9:30 AM | Odom Hangar | President's welcome & Meet the Executive Director |
10:00 AM | Odom Hangar | A word from our senators |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Odom Hangar | An update from the FAA |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Odom Hangar | Vendor exhibits & (Sponsored) Silent auction |
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Odom Hangar | An update from the NTSB |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Odom Hangar | (Sponsored) Lunch with the vendors |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Odom Hangar | AACA Members' Meeting |
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Odom Hangar | AACA Board of Directors elections |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Odom Hangar | Members' round table discussion |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Break |
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Main Hangar | Happy Hour |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM | Odom Hangar | Reception Dinner |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Main Hangar | Silent Auction |
Thursday March 2nd, 2022
Time | Location | Event |
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9:00 AM - 9:20 AM | Odom Hangar | Coffee & Networking |
9:20 AM - 9:50 AM | Odom Hangar | Keynote: Safety Management Systems |
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Main Hangar | Implementing a Safety Management System into your operation |
| Boeing 737 | Comprehensive Operations Software |
| Merrill Tower | Quality customer service bolsters your bottom line |
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Main Hangar | Mail Update (Essential Air Service, Bypass, Etc.) |
| Boeing 737 | Maintenance topic TBD |
| Merrill Tower | How to finance your operation |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Odom Hangar | (Sponsored) Lunch with the vendors |
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Odom Hangar | Keynote: Weather Updates (FAA?) |
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM | | Break |
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM | Main Hangar | Addressing the pilot shortage: recruitment & SIC programs |
| Boeing 737 | Human Factors in aviation accidents |
| Merrill Tower | An update from the Department of Transportation |
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM | Main Hangar | Rural Native Corporation panel |
| Boeing 737 | Beacon AI: leveraging technology to improve aviation safety |
| Merrill Tower | An update from the Alaska Aviation Safety Foundation |
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Odom Hangar | Q&A with insurance brokers & providers |
5:00 PM | Odom Hangar | Closing remarks |
Friday March 3rd, 2023
Time | Location | Event |
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Odom Hangar | Coffee & networking |
9:30 AM onward | Odom Hangar | IA renewal |
| Main Hangar | Drug & alcohol program |
| Boeing 737 | Hazardous materials training |
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