Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives

The ZØØ Visual & Audio Production Committee manages all audio-visual equipment during SWAAAE conferences and advises on technology inventory and needs.

Manages all audio-visual equipment during SWAAAE conferences and advises on technology inventory and needs through the ZØØ Visual & Audio Production Committee.

Maintains a 13-member Board of Directors and an Executive Committee composed of senior officers and the Executive Director, with quarterly board meetings and annual budget requests required in March.

Approves and posts job openings to the website within 24 hours of submission.

Approves and posts job openings to the chapter website within 24 hours of submission, supporting employment opportunities in the aviation sector.

Approves and posts job openings to the chapter website within 24 hours of submission to support employment opportunities in the aviation sector.

Instituted and oversees an annual awards program to recognize individual contributions to aviation, including Airport Manager of the Year, Young Professional Award, Wanamaker Award, President’s Award, and Aviation Excellence Award, and handles resolutions and recognitions of members.

Administers an annual awards program recognizing individual contributions to aviation, including Airport Manager of the Year, Young Professional Award, Wanamaker Award, President’s Award, and Aviation Excellence Award, overseen by the Member Engagement Committee.

Administers an annual awards program recognizing individual contributions to aviation, including Airport Manager of the Year, Young Professional Award, Wanamaker Award, President’s Award, and Aviation Excellence Award, overseen by the Member Engagement Committee.

Maintains a 13-member Board of Directors and an Executive Committee composed of key leadership roles; holds quarterly board meetings with committee reports and requires annual budget submissions in March for the following fiscal year.

Represents airport professionals across a broad geographic region including Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii, U.S. Pacific territories, parts of Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.

Represents airport professionals across a multi-regional footprint including Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii, U.S. Pacific territories, parts of Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Legislative Committee monitors significant pending legislation and industry issues, providing analysis and recommendations to the SWAAAE Board of Directors on positions or actions to take.

Monitors significant pending legislation and industry issues, and provides recommendations to the SWAAAE Board of Directors on positions or actions to take through the Legislative Committee.

Provides the Board of Directors with details of significant pending legislation and industry issues, and makes recommendations on positions or actions for the organization to take.

Managed by KCA Association Management, which supports operational functions including committee coordination and organizational administration.

Hosts and supports major annual events—the Airport Management Short Course and the SWAAAE Summer Conference—featuring industry speakers, professional learning sessions, and networking opportunities, with coordination led by the Conference Committee.

Hosts and supports yearly conferences, including the Airport Management Short Course and Annual Summer Conference, to facilitate discussion on industry issues, networking, and professional learning for aviation professionals.

Hosts and supports yearly conferences, including the Airport Management Short Course and Annual Summer Conference, for aviation professionals to discuss industry issues, network, and engage in professional learning, with a dedicated committee planning topics and speakers and managing audio-visual equipment.

Organizes trainings, workshops, webinars, and mentorship opportunities for member leadership development and professional growth through the Leadership Development Committee.

Organizes trainings, workshops, webinars, and mentorship opportunities to support leadership development and professional growth among members through the Leadership Development Committee.

Recommends, supports, and hosts opportunities such as trainings, workshops, and webinars for leadership training, mentorship, and professional growth of members.

Provides comprehensive support for airport executives pursuing professional accreditation, including hosting the Final Interview Workshop twice annually, conducting Final Interviews, proctoring written examinations, and offering a $500 stipend to new A.A.E. recipients who have been chapter members for 24 months.

Provides comprehensive support for airport executive accreditation, including hosting the Final Interview Workshop twice annually, conducting Final Interviews, proctoring written examinations, and offering a $500 stipend to new A.A.E. recipients who have been chapter members for 24 months.

Advances excellence in airport management by offering scholarships (two $2,000 annually) and stipends ($500 for new A.A.E. recipients), hosting Final Interview Workshops twice annually, and providing proctoring for written examinations and final interviews for the AAAE Professional Accreditation or Certification Program.

Offers financial support for education and certification in airport management, including two annual $2,000 scholarships for members enrolled in the AAAE Professional Accreditation or Certification Program and additional scholarships to support broader professional development in aviation.

Offers two annual $2,000 scholarships to members enrolled in the AAAE Professional Accreditation or Certification Program and issues additional scholarships to support aviation education and professional development.