WELCOME

We’re Back –and packed with Knowledge & Inspiration!

Jamelle R. Garcia, Executive Director Washington Aviation Association(WAA)

Welcome Back! Share, Inspire, Connect!!What a winter we have been having. The freezing temperatures, the blustery days, and the snow. But wait… deep breath. The end is in sight. Spring is less than two months away and summer will quickly follow.

It is indeed a great pleasure to welcome each of you to our conference. An immersive, engaging, and educational program, where people passionate about aviation gather, connect and hear from leaders in their fields.

The conference has come a long way as we approach our 40th year. From a couple of tables in a hallway in a Bellevue hotel banquet room to now over 122,000 square feet of educational seminars, 200 plus exhibitors and a career fair.

With gratitude from the Washington Aviation Association team, I want to thank our corporate sponsors – your commitment is recognized as together we open new doors and help in building a stronger, healthier, and safer aviation community. Another big thank you to Rachel and the entire Hansen family for their 23 plus years of making this event happen.

To the volunteers, your generous time and talents contribute to make this event possible and successful.

Before I close, I’d like to thank each of you for supporting the conference. Those bringing your expertise to our gathering, much appreciated. You, as leaders, have the vision, the knowledge and wherewithal to help pave the way into the future. Our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do with your support & enthusiasm!

Best regards with tailwinds and smooth clear skies.

ANTI- DRUG & ALCOHOL CONSORTIUM

The WAA operates a low-cost non-profit anti-drug & alcohol consortium

The program performs the required random drug/alcohol drawing for testing; allowing small companies to share the benefits of belonging to a larger consortium. Additional support is available to assist your company to be in DOT/FAA compliance.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about joining the Consortium, please contact program manager, Jamelle Garcia at (253) 939-4273 or learn more on our website, www.washingtonaviation.org.

Head’s up fly-in attendees!

Sorry – no free shuttle ride from the airport this year, again.

. We appreciate the great folks at Spencer Aircraft who have provided this for many past years, free of charge! This year stop by Spencer to wait for an Uber ($12-18/ rate depending on time of day), taxi, or arrange a rental car waiting at their facility. Visit washingtonaviation.org for additional transfer options!