Expanding Boundaries The Globalization of Collegiate Aviation November 6-8, 2013 San Juan, Puerto Rico Stacey Bechdolt Regulatory Attorney Director-Safety & Technical Affairs Regional Airline Association
I don t understand what the big deal is can t students just get the 1500 hours as part of their degree?
RAA and its Members
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Impact of the Pilot Certification & Qualification Requirements for Air Carrier Operations Final Rule
Years of Activity and Impacts July 2009 Legislation introduced Safe. Professional. Reliable. February 2010 FOQ ANPRM July 2010 FOQ ARC chartered August 2010 H.R. 5900 signed into law February 2012 FOQ NPRM July 15, 2013 FOQ Final Rule
Empty seats Safe. Professional. Reliable.
The industry faces the on-going challenge of maintaining a viable pipeline and aircraft technicians. Innovative programs in partnership with the major airlines, like Cape Air s Gateway Program, need to be developed and supported across the industry.
What s affecting Pilot Supply and Demand? Qualification Guidelines (FOQ) Technical Skill Requirements Rules Attrition Career Perception SUPPLY Financial Aid DEMAND Instructor Pilot Shortages Training Capacity Retirements Schedule Growth
Pilot Certificates Issued (FAA and GAMA) Safe. Safe. Professional. Professional. Reliable. Reliable.
Pilot Supply in the news Safe. Professional. Reliable. Airlines Face Acute Shortage of Pilots By SUSAN CAREY, JACK NICAS and ANDY PASZTOR Updated Nov. 12, 2012 1:05 p.m. ET PILOTING THROUGH A SHORTAGE: December 12, 2012 Airline industry experiencing pilot shortage Monday, November 12, 2012 Airlines could face most serious pilot shortage since 1960s Nov 12, 2012 5:04 PM Challenges in the Airline Industry: Pilot Shortage? November 12, 2012 Arrival time for a pilot shortage? If so, don t sacrifice safety January 26, 2013 Airlines hire pilots as shortage looms Bart Jansen, USA TODAY 3:32 p.m. EDT October 3, 2013 Airlines Face Worst Pilot Shortage in Decades By Emma O Connor Nov. 14, 2012 U.S. Airlines And A Shortage Of Pilots Thursday, November 15, 2012 10:05 AM Is the U.S. facing a pilot shortage? November 12, 2012 5:59 AM
Collegiate Aviation Safe. Professional. Reliable.
Pathways to Airline Cockpits Safe. Professional. Reliable. Military Academic Private
Getting Involved Join airline industry supply initiatives Meet regularly with Members of Congress and FAA Engage in rulemaking process Promote professionalism and regional airline jobs Explore faculty internships at regional airlines Invite airlines to collaborate on course development
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RAA s Commitment to the Next Generation of Aviators RAA Scholarships awarded at the RAA Annual Convention Organized through the support of the RAA Associate Member Council (AMC) All colleges and universities with aviationrelated studies are eligible to have students apply RAA Scholarships are awarded without regard to gender, race, religion or national origin
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RAA Annual Convention Please Join Us! RAA 39th Annual Convention St. Louis, Missouri May 13-15, 2014 RAA 40th Annual Convention Cleveland, Ohio May 12-14, 2015
It won t matter what number you come up with or what it s based on.it will never be enough.
RAA is Dedicated to Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators "The industry will need skilled employees more than ever in the future and those that are able to obtain the required training and skills will benefit from the law of supply and demand. Aviation will continue to provide an exciting, challenging and vibrant career opportunity. Tim Komberec Empire Airlines President
Thank you! To learn more visit: www.raa.org Stacey Bechdolt Regulatory Attorney Director-Safety & Technical Affairs Regional Airline Association bechdolt@raa.org