The next generation of aviation professionals and leaders will gather at EBACE on Wednesday, May 24. For the first time, ever, high school and college students are encouraged to take part in Careers in Business Aviation Day in Congress Center, Room K to learn about the global business aviation industry from experts in the field. EBAA and NBAA collaborated to create a full day dedicated to inspiring young students to pursue careers in the business aviation industry.
This EBACE event is based on NBAA’s Career Day program held every year at the U.S. NBAA Convention. While there are different challenges in the North American and European business aviation industries, EBAA worked with NBAA to ensure that students can learn about the opportunities careers in business aviation has to offer.
The general session is the first event that takes place in the morning of the 24th. Attendees will hear Jonny Nicol, founder and CEO of Stratajet and Simon Wittes, founder and CEO of Aviation Skills Partnership. Nicol is a former RAF fighter pilot who became an entrepreneur after leading the British Armed Forces. Wittes has worked in technical and engineering roles, safety management and various corporate board positions over the years. The speakers will share their experiences in the business aviation industry and offer their perspective on how students can achieve a successful career in aviation.
Careers in Business Aviation Day will continue with high school tours of exhibits and aircraft and a university roundtable session. Here, students can participate in a give-and-take conversation with industry professionals. Topics include how to enter the aviation industry and pursue potential career paths. Furthermore, university students will receive a tour of the exhibits and aircraft and end the day on the static display.
Peter Korns, NBAA’s manager, operations, stated in a press release from EBACE, “We hope to inspire students and expose them to our great industry. Especially for high school-age students, this can help plant a seed, introducing them to what our industry is and what we do. For university students, this event is about providing career planning and guidance.”
