SEATTLE – Women and minorities have been a part of aviation since the beginning, and are succeeding today in nearly every aviation occupation. The Port of Seattle is working to increase the diversity of those participating in the aviation industry by sponsoring the 34th Annual Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Airport Business Diversity Conference at the Westin Seattle, August 21 – 23.
This highly acclaimed conference brings together nearly 1,000 businesses, aviation professionals, government officials and individuals from around the country to discuss a variety of subjects ranging from how to do business at airports to educating, advocating and networking opportunities in the industry.
“We are determined that the growth in the aviation industry benefits all communities, and that the aviation industry be as diverse as the people it serves,” said Commission President Courtney Gregoire. “That means ensuring that women, minority owned, and disadvantaged businesses have the same opportunities to compete for business and that women, minorities, and disadvantaged workers know about and have the same opportunities to train for career opportunities in the aviation industry.”
Key attractions include successful women in aviation such as Deborah Flint, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA); Rochelle L. Cameron, CEO of Philadelphia International Airport; Roxy Rolle, VP of Operations and General Counsel at Western Air, the largest privately-owned airline in The Bahamas. Like many industries, they continue to not reach the executive levels of the field at the same rate as men. Women make up just 7 percent of pilots, 2.3 percent of mechanics, 79 percent of flight attendants, and 4 percent of flight engineers.
Some key highlights of the conference include:
Tuesday, August 21 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Raisbeck Aviation High School and the Museum of Flight
100 area youth will learn about careers in aviation, airport operations, aerospace and skilled trades from area airport directors, plus hands-on career panels focused on:
Thursday, August 23 at Westin Seattle
Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast | 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Grand Ballroom
Airport Director’s 20/20 Vision Forum | 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Cascade Ballroom
Additional program information can be found here.
Operated by the Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA, KSEA) is ranked as the 9th busiest U.S. airport, serving 46.9 million passengers and more than 425,800 metric tons of air cargo in 2017. With a regional economic impact of more than $22.5 billion in business revenue, Sea-Tac generates more than 151,400 jobs (87,300 direct jobs), representing over $3.6 billion in direct earnings and more than $442 million in state and local taxes. Thirty-four airlines serve 91 non-stop domestic and 28 international destinations.
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.