Spearheading Leadership & Professional Development Education for the Airport and Aviation Industry
Chicago, IL: Over the last several years, Aviation Career Services (ACS) has been part of a variety of industry related training
committees, industry panels and working groups. In each, we heard a common theme…”we need to find our future leaders.”
As airport practitioners, recruiters and talent developers, we know and understand that searching high and low, near and far,
inside and outside of the industry, isn’t the answer. We are neglecting our root cause, “the lack of comprehensive leadership
development.” In response to this need, ACS has developed a variety of educational learning opportunities that we’ve slowly
marketed to the aviation industry to address the root cause, ”the lack of comprehensive leadership development.” With our
plan, we have begun a multi-phased rollout with a new and exciting Professional Development Program aimed to develop the
industry’s future leaders and ultimately, “Elevating the Industry.” Our first phase will incorporate a practical in-classroom
leadership workshop experience as well as online learning; each described below.
ACS Leadership Workshop at DuPage Airport on August 20-22, 2017.
Aviation Career Services (ACS) and the DuPage Airport Authority (DAA) have come together to deliver and host the first ACS
Leadership Workshop for our industry at the DuPage Airport on August 20-22, 2017. ACS and our host airport partner, the
DAA are excited to respond to the industry’s needs in the development of our future leaders.
The ACS Leadership Workshop is designed specifically for the aviation industry and created by aviation practitioners and
university educators in three (3) separate courses. The first two, 1) Leadership Concepts and 2) Leadership Fundamentals are
offered in August 2017. The final module 3) Leadership Execution will be offered in Spring 2018. Our goal is for you to learn
more about yourself as a leader, understand how you interact and lead amongst other leaders and finally, explore how you
can evolve through executive leadership.
ACS Online Learning Program
Through the ACS Online Learning Program, we have incorporated specific developmental topics and knowledge areas
relevant to growth in both soft skills and certain technical topics. ACS is bringing them directly to you through online learning
platforms like “interactive” webinars. Our goal is to conduct at least one monthly webinar for the foreseeable future.
The ACS Phase 1 offerings are just the start. ACS has been hard at work this year laying the ground work for many more new
and exciting solutions for the aviation industry. There are plenty more opportunities to come, so stay tuned! For the latest
developments, check out our education website at: www.ACSLeaders.org.
About ACS
ACS is a quality provider of executive recruitment, talent management (including staff & leadership development) and airport
consulting solutions to the aviation industry and beyond. Fueled by a mission to partner with airports, aviation businesses and
professionals on their path toward industry success, ACS strives to assist every client reach new heights as ACS aims to
"Elevate the Industry."
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.