spring 2024 Luncheon announced

The IBAA is pleased to announce Eric Guenther, of Envision Safety, will be our guest speaker for our spring luncheon.  Eric will be speaking on the topic of the Safety Conundrum.  This will focus on how flight departments, of any size, can implement safety practices into their operations without having to have full-blown programs.  

Eric is the founder and President of Envision Safety. He started his aviation career working for AirTran Airways over 20 years ago. Following AirTran, he worked for Allegiant Airlines as a Station Manager. When his operational career ended, he began working for ARGUS PROS in various roles. Those roles focused on quality control of audit reports, working with organizations on corrective actions, conducting audits, facilitating and creating training. He concluded his time as the Vice President – Airline Operations. Along the way, Eric has traveled the world presenting and delivering training on various aviation topics, including auditing and the IOSA program. His current role with Envision Safety has shifted to a consultant capacity, working with organizations on internal evaluation programs, Just Culture initiatives and evaluation of safety programs.

For our Spring Luncheon we are trying something a little different.  We will be hosting our guest speaker in Ankeny but also will have gatherings in both Council Bluffs and Iowa City and livestream the speaker to those locations as well.  Our goal is to increase the accessibility of these events to a broader geographical range in the state as a way to increase networking and participation in the event.  Please see the links at the bottom to RSVP for the location that is most convenient for you.  As always, IBAA believes that safety information should be free to everyone so there is no charge for attending and lunch is FREE!  We only ask that you RSVP so we can get a good headcount for food ordering.  

Ankeny RSVP here:  https://www.iowabusinessaviation.org/event-5684211

Council Bluffs RSVP here:  http://iowabusinessaviation.org/event-5684223

Iowa City RSVP here:  https://www.iowabusinessaviation.org/event-5684221

This event is also available for FAA WINGS credit.  Click HERE, additionally, if you'd like to get WINGS credit.  

We look forward to seeing you on May 13th!

IBAA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 IBAA Scholarship

Grant Vandevoorde received his award from Matt Wolford during the ceremonies at the University of Dubuque this month. Grant will be using his funds to help further his education in aviation.

Our second scholarship winner Nicole Cullen is currently an Aviation Maintenance student at Iowa Western. Nicole will be utilizing her funds to attend the annual NBAA Convention this fall to network and grow within the industry.

Congratulations Grant & Nicole!

  

october 2023 Luncheon Review

The Featured Speaker was be: Dr. Chris Broyhill, PH.D., CAM. speaking on "Current Compensation Trends in Business Aviation"  Special thanks to the event host Waldinger Corporation

March 2023 Luncheon Review

The Luncheon featured Chris Axtell of the DSM ATC, talking through real-world scenarios and ATC's role in promoting safer skies.