Now Hiring – Staffing the New AAM Ecosystem

Aviation relies on a workforce possessing highly specialized knowledge and skill sets, the basis for which has been developed and carefully refined over decades. This basis for knowledge and skills is a great starting point for the development of the AAM workforce. However, other new elements may need to be carefully considered, such as the anticipated scale of AAM operations, new aircraft designs and power sources, the use of vertiports, autonomy, and other considerations. The panelists will discuss the opportunities and challenges inherent in the development of the AAM workforce, including factors such as needed skillsets, the role of regional and local authorities, development of academic and professional training organizations and programs, employment equities, inter alia.

Moderator:
Ms. Paula Vieira de Almeida, Chief Executive Officer, JAA Training Organization (JAATO).

Panellists:
Ms. Poppy Khoza, Director of Civil Aviation, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
Mr. Marc Parent, Chief Executive Officer, CAE.
Dr. P. Barry Butler, President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Capt. Paolo La Cava, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Training.
Mr. Michael Cervenka, Chief Commercial & Technology Officer, Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd.