Georgia Business Aviation Association

Our scholarship deadline is now March 31, so roughly 10 days to get those applications in. We offer a range of scholarship opportunities, designed to support your professional growth and development in business aviation. Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, or an industry veteran looking to expand your skills, these scholarships might be just the thing to give your career a boost. For information and application, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eP8At6gc

??♂? ??? Alabama Business Aviation Association and Auburn University School of Aviation's Auburn Business Aviation Days (ABAD) Event is happening on April 7th (Golf) and April 8th (ABAD). Check out the lineup of events to get yourself a slice of the action. ALBAA Golf Event Details Monday, April 7, 2025 10:30 AM?– Registration Opens ?11:00 AM?– Lunch ?12:00 PM?– Shotgun Start 4:30 PM?– Awards & Raffle Register for golf and check out sponsorship opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/eTvcxk5Q ABAD Event Details here: https://lnkd.in/evXbGS3n Monday, April 7th?– Industry Welcome Reception (6-8 PM) Tuesday, April 8th?– Speakers & Static Display with Networking Fair (8 AM - 5 PM) For the full event schedule, check out the ABAD website. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals, and to practice your swing for GBAA's Annual Golf Event on May 8th! ??♀?

2025 Inspection Authorization Renewal is in the books! Thank you to everyone who made our 16th Annual IA Renewal a success. Highlights for this year: Alternate Parts Solutions?–?Cara Houk, Duncan Aviation Airworthiness Regulations-Aerospace Compliance – Kindon M Stephens Quality Escapes?–?Len Beauchemin,?AEROTECHNA SOLUTIONS LLC Cyber Security Best Practices?–?Josh Wheeler,?Gogo | Satcom Direct Troubleshooting?–??William Leppert Life Rafts?– Robert Benton, @ASAPI Aircraft Connectivity – Mike Sichmeller, West Star Aviation, LLC Much appreciation to our to our event sponsors and industry leaders: Gulfstream Aerospace, West Star Aviation, LLC, and The Coca-Cola Company, and StandardAero. A big thank you goes to GBAA Board Member and IA Event Chair, G. Craig Jones, CAM for the organization and execution of this annual event.

The call for board nominations ends March 12th! The Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) is accepting candidates for the election of four (4) board of director positions.The deadline to apply for the open board positions is March 12, 2025. To apply, please send an email to John Farrish,?[email protected]?expressing your formal interest.?Please include a .jpg headshot for your bio, along with a resume and/or brief biography (2-4 paragraphs) that will be circulated to the board prior to the voting.? Qualifications for GBAA Board of Directors positions are listed below:? Current and active member of GBAA Enthusiastic supporter of business aviation? Ability to attend monthly board meetings at a variety of locations across Georgia Willingness to energetically contribute to the activities of the board and have a voice in the future of GBAA If you or someone you know wants to make an impact on business aviation in Georgia, please apply today!

Join in on this hot topic NBAA webinar on aviation safety asking, "Is it Safe to Fly?" TODAY @ 11:00AM Eastern. Dial in information, registration here: https://lnkd.in/gABCggRW

?? IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have changed the date of our 25th Annual Golf Tournament.?The new date will be Thursday, May 8th at 8:00 am.?You can check our?website?for complete details here: https://birdease.com/30366?? If your reservation was made under the GBAA room block, your reservation will automatically be transferred to the corresponding day of the week, but one week later. So, if you have a Wednesday, April 30th room reservation it will transfer to Wednesday, May 7th, and so on.? We appreciate your flexibility and understanding and look forward to seeing you in May!? Join industry colleagues for fun day of golf, no matter your level, and connect with bizav professionals. Once again, our event is being held at beautiful Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. Space is limited to 200 players. 25th ANNUAL GBAA GOLF CLASSIC & MEMBERSHIP MEETING NEW DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 CHATEAU ELAN IN BRASELTON, GA We look forward to seeing you there!

Inspection Authorization Renewal is next week, so this will be the last call for registration! This will be the only IA Event we sponsor this year, so don't miss out. This is a free event for members and non-members. TOPICS: Alternate Parts Solutions –?Cara Houk, Duncan Aviation? Aerospace Compliance-Airworthiness Regulations –Kindon Stephens? Quality Escapes –?Len Beauchemin,?AEROTECHNA SOLUTIONS LLC? Cyber Security Best Practices –?Josh Wheeler,?Gogo | Satcom Direct Troubleshooting?–??William Leppert Life Rafts?– Bob Benton, ASAPI Registration here: https://lnkd.in/ecDpFqqy

???♂?? REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Dust off your clubs, perfect your swing, and get ready to hit the greens—golf season is here! Our 25th Annual GBAA Golf Classic at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, GA, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Golf registration is here: https://lnkd.in/eMf3B64f *EDITED: NEW DATE IS NOW MAY 8TH! Book your room now!?Last day to get the GBAA rate is April 16 @ 5:00PM. Special room rate here: https://lnkd.in/evfie_u4

Interested in joining our board? We’re looking for passionate aviation professionals to bring their expertise and vision to our Board of Directors. If you have a deep understanding of the aviation industry and a desire to help shape the future of our organization, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, collaborate with fellow industry leaders, and help guide our mission forward. Interested? Reach out today to learn more about how you can contribute to our board. Email our Nomination Committee Chair, John Farrish [email protected].

Scholarship applications are due March 28! Our commitment to professional development in Georgia extends to generous scholarships for GBAA members. Interested? Check out the categories and submit your application: ??? The David Small Continuing Education Scholarship ($2000) - Grad school and professional training courses ??? Georgia State University Executive Courses - Business Aviation Leadership course ??? University of Virginia Darden School of Business - Managing the Corporate Aviation Function OR Developing Leadership Capability OR Leading Change in the Corporate Aviation Function ??? CAE AIM Maintenance Course - Aviation Interpersonal Management? ??? Satcom Direct Aero IT - 4-day course in IT Systems including Satellite Networks, Network Theory, Troubleshooting Aircraft Networks and Network Management. More info here: https://lnkd.in/ednwUBQ Take a look at some of our 2024 winners ??