NBAA Maintenance Conference
The D.O.M. magazine crew will be at the NBAA Maintenance Conference in Hartford, CT next week (May 2-4). If you will be at the conference, please stop by our booth (805) and say Hi. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you!
If you have never attended an NBAA Maintenance Conference before, I would encourage you to do so. The conference has plenty of educational sessions for aircraft maintenance professionals — from DOMs to mechanics. If you work in the business aviation field, this conference is for you!
Here are some of the sessions taking place this year:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Welcome From Ed Bolen
NBAA President & CEO Ed Bolen will provide an update of the association’s work on behalf of the business aviation community.
Supporting Tomorrow’s Technicians
Join us to learn about NBAA’s AMT aircraft, engine and avionics training awards, and hear who won this year’s scholarships.
Opening Keynote – Andy Papathanassiou
In 1992, Andy Papathanassiou became NASCAR’s first ever “pit crew coach” and was pivotal to winning teams. Come hear how the teamwork of a NASCAR pit crew can be translated into your organization.
Getting the Most Out of Your Interiors – From Design to Mx
Join us for a panel discussion and learn about choosing the proper design, material selection and maintenance of interior products.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Hiring the Best Person for the Job
You won’t want to miss this honest discussion about hiring. We’ll focus on why hiring strategies exist and how to appropriately address them. All viewpoints will be represented and welcome.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
Aircraft Maintenance Liability: What Are the Risks and How to Limit Your Exposure
Discuss the regulatory and civil liability risks faced by mechanics, maintenance technicians and repair stations. Review options and strategies to limit exposure to those risks.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
OEM Tech Session: Bombardier
Join Bombardier for a discussion on airframe health management systems from a world-leading manufacturer of business jets.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Aviation Campfire Scary Stories – Part 1 of 2
Join us for part one of a two-part series discussing the human element of industry’s scariest stories, both in and out of the maintenance area. Share your own experiences, or just listen in as we learn from one another.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Team Emotional Intelligence and Safety Culture
This session explores the concepts of emotional intelligence and safety culture, highlighting the importance of both for highly effective business aviation teams. To achieve and maintain a positive safety culture, it is imperative for team members to effectively communicate, promote a safe environment for contrary opinions, and resolve issues of conflict quickly and constructively. Hear how emotional intelligence offers enhancing possibilities for safety culture.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
Aircraft Cybersecurity
Looking for cybersecurity information relevant to the business aviation space? In this session, you’ll learn about cybersecurity, including tips and tricks to avoid risk and prevent cyber threats.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
OEM Tech Session: GE Aviation
When was the last time you had a flight diverted due to an unexpected maintenance issue? How many times have you had to troubleshoot a persistant intermittent issue? What if you had access to data in real time to assist in your maintenance operations? GE Aviation will answer these questions; share the current state-of-the-art in health monitoring and analytics; and provide examples of how you can use the data to connect, understand and manage your aircraft.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Goodyear Blimp: Maintenance and Operations of Unique Aircraft
In this session, the team from Goodyear will share a unique perspective on the challenges of maintaining and operating the nation’s most recognizable airships throughout the country.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Supply Chain Issues
While some supply chain challenges have improved, operators are still dealing with plenty of delays. Hear a panel discussion about the ongoing challenges and measures taken to continue operations.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
Business Aviation Maintenance Competition
Watch students from local AMT Part 147 schools compete in various aircraft maintenance skill challenges, including cable rigging, wiring harness troubleshooting, safety wiring and virtual reality troubleshooting. Events will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place every 30 minutes. Prizes will be awarded to students based on time and accuracy.
Advanced Video Borescope Capabilities: Automated 3D Measurements, Defect Recognition & Remote UV FPI
Get an overview of the embedded analytics capabilities of the Waygate Technologies MViQ video borescope, which offers advanced image processing, assisted defect recognition (ADR), visual-based blade counting, fully automated measurement features and remote UV fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Enhancing Safety Isn’t Just for Aircrews
Too often, safety management systems (SMS) focus heavily on aircrew activities while maintenance and ground handling activities are treated as an appendix. With more regulators requiring 145 operators to have an SMS – and other FAR types seeing the writing on the wall – it’s time to take a proactive position on understanding how SMS is a powerful tool to help operations improve and foster a stronger culture.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
How to Leverage Your Technical Expertise and Lead a Flight Department
As the maintenance function has evolved and the responsibilities and scope expanded, today’s technicians and DOMs have brought visibility to an extremely valuable and extensive talent pool. Today those with a maintenance background see themselves promoted and recruited to be the leaders of flight departments and operations. Our panel will be discussing potential career progression and will introduce you to those who have forged this pathway and are thriving in these leadership roles.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
OEM Tech Session: Collins Aerospace
Many in the business aviation industry have turned to Collins Aerospace to enhance their flight safety, aircraft efficiency and passenger comfort. Attend this session to learn the latest about new technologies at Collins Aerospace.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Safe and Compliant Shipping and Handling of Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials
This session will provide an overview of the shipping and handling procedures for dangerous goods. Participants will learn about the regulations and guidelines set forth by the FAA, DOT, OSHA and EPA for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
When Pay Raises Are Not Enough: Attracting and Retaining Employees in Today’s Market
The aviation industry continues to grapple with a labor shortage as well as high turnover. Learn about the new realities of the current environment and explore what you can do to attract and hire talented and skilled team members.
YoPro Panel: A Tactical Discussion on Advancing Your Career in Aircraft Maintenance
Mid- and entry-level maintainers have to set themselves apart to succeed quickly. Attend this session to be seen as more than just a “good wrench.” Learn what it takes to transition effectively from the shop floor to the leadership offices. Review the ins and outs of cultivating leaders at all levels of your maintenance team.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
OEM Tech Session: Pratt & Whitney Canada
With a product portfolio spanning the entire business aviation market, Pratt & Whitney has an ideal engine model for virtually any application. Attend this session to get the latest updates on the PW300/500 series engines for midsize business jets.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
How “Connected” is Your Aircraft?
In this session, you will learn how to take advantage of all the latest technology for inflight connectivity. This panel will cover the pros and cons of various systems that are used to keep business moving, from the flightdeck to the back of our aircraft.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Committee Leadership Welcome & Charles Taylor Award Presentation
Kick off the final day and honor one of our own with the FAA Charles Taylor Award.
FAA Update
Hardie H. DeGuzman, Aviation Safety Director, AFG-1, FAA Office of General Aviation Safety Assurance, will share the latest happenings at the FAA.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
Maintaining Compliance and Airworthiness in a Digital Age
In this session, a panel of industry experts will discuss migration from the physical paper of decades past to a full digital means of record-keeping.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
Internal and External Sustainability Resources for Maintenance Personnel
As more organizations look to include environmental sustainability in their operations, team members are lacking basic knowledge on solutions in the industry. This panel discussion will focus on providing maintenance personnel with tools and resources from inside and outside their organization to support environmental sustainability efforts.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
OEM Tech Session: Dassault Falcon Jet
Fly farther. Achieve more. Attend this session for program updates on Dassault’s popular Falcon series – Falcon 6X, Falcon 10X; Falcon 6X Innovations; New Aircraft Maintenance Manual (FIELD 6) with 3D IPC; and the New E-Data System with encryption.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
OEM Tech Session: Gogo Business Aviation – The Price of In-flight Entertainment
In-flight entertainment has become a major consideration in the outfitting of cabin internet systems. This training session will discuss the considerations in choosing between an onboard media server such as Gogo’s AVANCE Smart Cabin System or streaming content online.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Avionics for the Maintenance Technician
Join a discussion about some of the basics of avionics, their components and the history of these systems.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Aviation Campfire Scary Stories – Part 2 of 2
Join us for the final part of a two-part series discussing the human element of industry’s scariest stories. In this session, together, we’ll break down the stories shared in part one and identify the human element.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
OEM Tech Session: Viasat
Viasat brings high-speed satellite internet to hard-to-reach places. Hear about the future technology they are building and what’s on the horizon for onboard connectivity.
Eligible for IA renewal credit
Closing Keynote – Scott Augenbaum
Are you “cybersafe?” What about your aircraft and crew? Join retired FBI Special Agent Scott Augenbaum as he discusses the ins and outs of cybersecurity.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
For a full list of this year’s conference sessions including times and locations, visit https://nbaa.org/events/2023-nbaa-maintenance-conference/program-schedule-2023-nbaa-maintenance-conference/.
See you in Hartford!