FAA-HBCU Aviation Day

Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and their partner, Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) for the inaugural FAA-HBCU Aviation Day on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Together, they commemorate the pivotal role HBCUs play in advancing careers in aerospace. This day also coincides with Bessie Coleman’s birthday, the first black licensed aviator.

The goal is to spotlight HBCUs innovative and groundbreaking aviation education programs and highlight the FAA’s diverse initiatives and opportunities (e.g., recruitment, internships, grants, collegiate programs, cooperative agreements, etc.). Participants will have the opportunity to meet the FAA Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and leadership from the FAA and HBCUs. This day will continue to foster the strong collaboration between FAA and their HBCU partners, as they navigate the future of aerospace.  

Overview of Events:  

FAA-HBCU Partnership Forum – 12:00 PM ET 

  • Highlight FAA and HBCU cutting-edge programs designed to lead the growing, dynamic aerospace industry 
  • Who should attend: HBCUs and other schools interested in aviation programs, students and parents, professional associations, community organizations, and other stakeholders 
  • Advanced Registration Required

Career/Professional Virtual Networking – 4:30 PM ET 

  • Overview of FAA Careers followed by Networking Breakout Rooms with FAA Subject Matter Experts  
  • Who should attend: HBCUs (faculty & staff), students (High School and College), professional associations, community organizations, and other stakeholders 
  • Advanced Registration Required

Visit the HBCU webpage to learn more, or contact FAAHBCUProgram@faa.gov with questions.

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Jan 26 2023
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Eastern Time
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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