I
think as part of my career path it would be beneficial if I became a member of
the American Association of Airport
Executives. It would also be in my favor
to become a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. Another association which would also be
important for me to join would be the National Business Aviation Association or
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
The
American Association of Airport Executives offers various resources
including material to become a member of the organization and posting of jobs
in the industry. From looking at the
AAAE website they deliver or offer such things as development and training,
help meeting regulatory challenges, and information or news that is critical.
The
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) helps
to make general aviation businesses more successful. From their website it's mentioned that the
NBAA represents more than 10,000 companies and provides many products and
services to the community of business aviation.
They also hold a large conference for numerous aviation products and
services.
The
Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is an organization primarily designed for
owners or operators of aircraft. It does
offer online programs to keep one informed or fresh with their knowledge if a
pilot but not currently flying. It
offers many resources to anyone involved in aviation. This organization is an additional way to
stay informed with the latest news in the aviation industry.
After
becoming part of the AAAE or American
Association of Airport Executives, one might be viewed as more informed on the
management side of the aviation industry.
This could make a résumé look stronger having added to the knowledge
already gathered from a Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management Technology.
The
NBAA would be beneficial to join as it offers many aspects to the aviation
community in a business aspect. As
currently I am not exactly sure which avenue of aviation management I would
ultimately like to end up at this organization would help me to be well
rounded.
I like AAAE, definitely a great organization for Aviation Management. You can find a lot of useful information on their website, and there are many networking possibilities. I also think the Accredited Airport Executive Program and the Certified Member program are great tools to improve your knowledge and your resume.
ReplyDeleteAAAE defiantly has a lot of great information about management. It would be a great place to look for jobs for any management students.
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ReplyDeleteI believe it would be a good idea for you to join AOPA as a management major to help keep in perspective things from the pilot and aircraft owners point of view.
ReplyDeleteYes, one of the biggest benefits of NBAA is that they have one of the best aviation conferences in the country. They have a generally one and then one gears more towards management (crew schedulers and dispatchers conference). Both are great places to network.
ReplyDeleteThe AAAE has an incredible career center and offers numerous training seminars. I have found them to be the most influential organization to join both presently and in the future. Have you begun studying for the CM test?
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