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Session 2: FAA Southwest Region Update
Speakers:
Glenn Boles, Manager - FAA
Ignacio Flores, Director - FAA
Hear from the FAA’s Southwest Region Director and Oklahoma’s ADO on activities from the Southwest Region that impact our airports, including federal grants, airport compliance, and the FAA’s new land use rules.
Session 3: Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Update
Speakers: Grayson Ardies, Executive Director - ODAA
Leading the State’s effort to grow the aviation and aerospace industry is a monumental endeavor. Get the latest on programs led by ODAA to support capital investment at our state’s 108 public use airports, including their hangar grant program and other capacity expanding opportunities. This session will also highlight the State’s focus on expanding aviation education programs to classrooms across Oklahoma and provides airports with a step by step guide on how to get engaged in this effort.
Session 4: Aligning Airport and FAA Priorities to Secure Project Funding
Speakers:
Kathy Franklin, Lead Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Lauren Kennedy, Program Manager – FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Does your airport need pavement work, new signs or lights, or maybe you’re thinking about building a terminal? This is your chance to share with the FAA examples of projects you would like to pursue and get feedback on how to best prepare your requests for federal grant applications.
Session 5: A Pilot’s Perspective of Airport Administration
Speakers: Tom Chandler, Regional Manager - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
AOPA is committed to secure the future of general aviation and has vocally advocated for pilot’s rights, 100 Unleaded Avgas, and airport protection across the United States. This session will provide airport operators with feedback from regional AOPA members on airport operations, including what’s going well and what we should avoid. Walk away with a shared perspective on issues that matter to airport tenants and a game plan for how airports can support the general aviation community.
Session 9: Crisis Response - Case Studies from Goldsby, Shawnee and Broken Bow
Speakers:
Bonnie Wilson, Airport Manager - Shawnee Regional Airport
Vickie Patterson, City Manager - Broken Bow Municipal Airport
Ronny Nelson, Airport Manager - David Jay Perry Airport
This session will provide real life perspective on tragic events that have recently happened at airports in Oklahoma. Hear from airport managers on the hours, days, and months that followed. What were their immediate needs and lessons learned?
Session 10: NEWS you can USE
Speaker: Alexis Higgins, A.A.E., Chief Executive Officer - Tulsa Airports
This session highlights positive developments at airports in our State. Hear from airport managers and consultants about their planning and development program, their use of technology to manage airport operations, and their success with community engagement to build relationships that drive support for airport activities.
Roundtable: Overview of ODAA Grant Programs
Speakers:
Nick Young, Airports Division Manager - ODAA
Jace Torres, Aviation Program Manager - ODAA
Hear from ODAA officials and airports currently participating in one of the ODAA’s grant programs that provide funding for hangars, terminals, or fuel systems. Leave with an overview of steps needed to compete for state funds to support additional aeronautical activity at your airport.
Roundtable: Successful Airport and Community Engagement Strategies
Speakers:
Keston Cook - Director, Enid Woodring Regional Airport
Paul Myers - COO, Tulsa International Airport and Tulsa Riverside Airport
Lance Lamkin - Airport Administrator, Max Westheimer Airport
Airport managers must create excitement for airport activities both on and off the airport. Discover strategies utilized by airports in Oklahoma who have achieved success in this area and how their work has made an impact in the operation of the airports.
Roundtable: Airfield Electrical and Safety Training for Airport Managers
Speakers: Eric Farmer, Aviation Quality Manager - Garver
Airfield lighting systems present unique electrical hazards that require specialized knowledge compared to standard lighting systems. This session will provide an overview of safety steps that airport managers should consider to minimize risk of injury to airport employees and electricians and downtime of critical airfield electrical infrastructure.
Roundtable: Show Me the Money: Capture AIP, BIL, and other Funding Sources for Your Project
Speakers:
Kathy Franklin, Lead Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Adam Marsh, Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Discuss funding strategies available to your airport utilizing a mix of federal programs in order to maximize federal participation and accelerate your project’s timeline.
Roundtable: Building Your Crisis Response Plan
Speakers:
Paul Myers, COO - Tulsa Airports
Tim Hammer, Emergency Manager - Tulsa Airports
Participants will begin building a customized crisis response plan tailored to the needs of their individual airport.
Roundtable: Best Practices for Hangar Leasing
Speaker: Kellie Reed, Airport Director - Stillwater Regional Airport
Explore leasing policies and practices that are considered the gold standard by the FAA and discuss strategies for implementing new standard lease language.
Roundtable: Building Your CIP
Speakers:
Lauren Kennedy, Program Manager – FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Adam Marsh, Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Nick Young, Airports Division Manager- Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
Capital improvement planning no longer needs to be an arduous process. Learn from the experts on how to streamline your airport’s annual CIP efforts.
Roundtable: Airport Safety: Inspecting Your Airport
Speakers:
Austin Wheeler, C.M., A.C.E, O.C.A.P., Airport Manager - Tulsa Riverside Airport
Ronson Fox, Lead Civil Engineer - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
The FAA has become more focused on general aviation safety, including safety aspects of general aviation airports. Airport operators are encouraged to be proactive and take action today to ensure that all safety measures are in place. This session will provide you with an overview of where to begin and what priorities are most critical.
