Committees

We plan to work with staff of the American Association of Airport Executives to ensure an informative and financially successful F&A Conference.

Professional Education Committee Mission:

To promote, coordinate and advance the professional education development of Executive Members of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

Professional Education Committee Chair Role:

• The Professional Education Committee Chair also serves as the Regional Examiner for the Southeast Chapter on the AAAE Board of Examiners.
• Gives updates to the Board on SEC Executive Members progress through the AAE accreditation program.
• Attends 4 SEC Board meetings annually to report on committee progress.
• Attends 2 AAAE Board of Examiners retreats annually.
• Coordinates the AAE accreditation final interview panels at the SEC-Annual Conference and at the SEC-AAAE Airport Finance and Administration Conference.
• Coordinates and tracks candidates progress through the AAE accreditation program through candidate mentorship, mentor development and coaching, and pairs candidates with mentors.
• Coordinates with At-large Members of the Board of Examiners and other committee members to assist with candidate mentorship, mentor development, final interview administration, CM test administration, Proctored Essay and Proctored Memo administration and other related committee and BOE activities.

SAMA/SEC-AAAE Scholarship Program

Committee provides administration of the SAMA Educational Foundation, Inc. and SEC-AAAE Scholarship Programs. The SAMA / SEC-AAAE Scholarship Program awards scholarships funded at $2000.00 each to individual students, representing southeast region academic institutions, who were actively pursuing degrees in three (3) separate industry disciplines. The committee works with the scholarship management firm Cote (Career Opportunities Through Education, Inc.) to award the individual scholarships. The scholarship administration activities generally occur during the August through October period.

SEC-AAAE Internship Grant Program

Committee provides administration of the SEC-AAAE Internship Grant Program. Based on the annual SEC-AAAE budget, a set number of internship grants will be available. The Internship Grant Program will provide up to 50% of eligible matching grant funds to a SEC AAAE member airport (Host Airport) for development and management of an internship program which results in the hosting of an Intern at the Host Airport. The maximum matching grant funds will be limited to $2,500 per Internship, subject to annual review and adjustment by the SEC AAAE Board of Directors, and shall be used to reimburse direct wages and/or certain Intern transportation and living expenses during the internship period. The committee is responsible for reviewing grant applications in accordance with the program guidelines and making recommendations of award of grants to the SEC-AAAE President. The internship grant program activities generally occur from January through September.

The goal of the membership development committee is to increase membership in the SEC AAAE and maintain the largest membership of all AAAE chapters.

The objective of the membership committee is to inform airport executives throughout the southeast about the benefits of participating in the SEC. Those benefits include furnishing opportunities for professional growth, while supporting training and educational programs for airport practitioners in an atmosphere of integrity and camaraderie.

On an annual basis the committee members determine the recruitment strategy for the year. The components of the plan are then allocated to each committee member. Calls are held periodically to update on the status and modifications are made as necessary. The current year strategy includes reaching out to all AAAE members from the southeast region that are not current SEC members and also reaching out to general aviation airports to encourage membership in the chapter.

Provide audit oversight for financial matters concerning SEC conferences.

To maintain the current level of adequate financial oversight and accountability for the Chapter conferences, ensuring proper internal controls and appropriate bookkeeping procedures. Procedures will include receiving all financial records relating to conferences, including but not limited to, conference checkbooks, detailed listings of expenditures and detailed listings of sponsor and registration payments. Random selection of cashed checks to ensure appropriate endorsement. Review both revenues and expenses for reasonableness.

The Emerging Airport Leaders Program is a professional development initiative to identify and develop rising airport professionals that have demonstrate a passion for the airport industry and are pursuing a career in airport management. The purpose of this program is two-fold; to provide insight and guidance to the Southeast Chapter on how to help aspiring airport professionals and to work with the individual candidates to develop individualized development programs and identify necessary skills to become a successful airport leader. A formal mentoring program provides candidates general leadership training specific to managing an airport. Airport leadership teams are encouraged to identify 1 or 2 emerging professionals from their organizations to participate in the program

There are three requirements that must be satisfied to be included in the Emerging Airport Leaders Program (“EALP”):

1. The Candidate must be a member of the Southeast Chapter of AAAE
2. The Candidate must have less than 10 years of experience in the Aviation industry
3. Obtain a letter of support from the Airport Director/CEO/General Manager and be approved to travel to and participate in a committee meeting held in conjunction with the SEC/AAAE Annual conference.

Provides industry leaders’ recount of their rise in the aviation industry ranks. Primary goal is to deliver a method (through the leaders’ personal experiences) toward a positive path for career promotion to the finest up-and-coming professionals. The objective is to offer informational and instructional workshops to folks not budgeted for the F&A, the NAC, their chapter or annual AAAE conferences. Procedures include daylong regional session from 9:30 to 3:30, at a very minimal cost. Four speakers, with facilitator. Host airport provides light breakfast and box lunch. Facilitator encourages group participation and we have utilized a professional leadership corporate member to assist with developmental ideas and leadership solutions.

• Manage the public's perception of the organization’s product or brand.
• Refine marketing goals and strategies of the Southeast Chapter.
• Coordinate the marketing, advertising and public relations activities of the Southeast Chapter.

Mission: The mission is to further the advancement of all underrepresented communities throughout the aviation sector, with a focus on education and advocacy in airport management and supporting industries.

Vision: A progressive and unified aviation community providing outreach to better diversify the aerospace workforce.

Prepares Resolutions of Appreciation for presentation at Annual Conferences to include:

• Current SEC-AAAE President
• General Manager, Conference Hotel
• Current Annual Conference Committee
• Host city mayor
• Host airport board of directors/commission/authority
• Other resolutions as requested

The Committee drafts changes to the SEC-AAAE bylaws for Board approval. The Committee forwards those changes to the corporate attorney to ensure the changes are germane to the Tennessee State Corporation Commission rules and regulations. The Committee submits the changes to the general membership for final approval.

The Nominations Committee will develop a slate of officers and directors for presentation to and approval by the General Membership of the SEC-AAAE. The Committee will likewise present nominations for various AAAE roles to be filled by prospective members of the SEC-AAAE