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February 2017 Newsletter

Wednesday, February 08, 2017 12:00 PM | Anonymous

February 2017 News

2017 Safety & Security Day

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Museum of Flight

The 9th annual Safety & Security Day is less than 60 days away. Attendee online registration is available on the event website. We anticipate another advance sell-out, so register early!

Preliminary topics & speakers:

  • NBAA - Christa Fornarotto, NBAA VP of Government Affairs
  • Aviation Medical - Dr. Quay Snyder, Aviation Medicine Advisory Service
  • Impact of UAS on Business Aviation - Jim Williams, Dentons
  • Leadership - Bill Ayer, Retired Alaska Airlines Chairman/CEO, NBAA Board of Director
  • Motivational - Captain Charlie Plumb, Former Navy Pilot & Vietnam P.O.W.
  • Travel Security Best Practices - Kris Cannon, Gavin de Becker & Associates

The Organizing Committee is pleased to offer prospective sponsors a prospectus download and online payment on the event site. We are asking all sponsors to commit before February 28, 2017

Thank you to these early sponsor commitments!


Gulfstream - Luncheon


Jackson Jet Center  - Gold

Westar Aviation - Gold


Aircare International  - Silver+


Bell Helicopter - Silver

Global Aviation - Sliver

HUB International - Silver

Jetstream Aviation - Silver

Regal Aviation Insurance - Silver

Textron Aviation - Silver

USAIG - Silver


PNBAA Flight Attendant Meeting - Save the Date

Friday, March 24, 2017  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hillsboro Aviation

Save the date for the annual PNBAA Flight Attendant meeting in Hillsboro. Registration will be available on a PNBAA event website in about a week. PNBAA member registration is FREE; non-members $30.

Preliminary topics & speakers:

  • New Luxury Linens and Bedding - Lori Diep, Primadonna
  • "Viva Espana" - John Detloff, Air Culinaire
  • What is SMS & How to Include the Third Crew Member - Sunshine McCarthy, Baldwin Aviation
  • What a Contract Flight Attendant Needs to Know - Panel including Jennifer Guthrie, In-Flight Crew Connections (resume); Jennifer Steele, API (social media)
  • 2,000 Miles From Anywhere with a Medical Emergency - Karl Kamps, Aircare International


Last Call for Board of Director Application  

Last month the Board announced a vacancy and request all members consider applying for the position. The remaining term for this position is two years, through 2018. Please complete your application through this form link by February 10, 2017.

Serving on this volunteer Board is a unique way to strengthen the Pacific Northwest aviation community and expand your professional experience. The Board composition is designed to be diverse group of business aircraft operators, service providers and manufacturers - representing all members.

 Board responsibilities include:

  • Planning annual events (Safety Day, Summer BBQ, Golf Tournament, Annual Meeting & Holiday Party) and other professional programs
  • Representing member interests with government and community groups
  • Managing the organization in officer roles
  • Participating in monthly Board meetings

The time commitment varies with roles and interests. Plan on 2-4 hours a week. Everyone recognizes our individual business responsibilities continue to take priority.

We encourage you to visit with any Board member to gain additional insight. 


ORAVI (Oregon Aviation Industries) Quarterly Meeting

Friday, March 3, 2017 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Oregon Tech Wilsonville Campus


This first ORAVI quarterly meeting of 2017 will focus on workforce development and will feature presentations on the new Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) and STEM programs. Snacks and beverages will be provided and there will be plenty of time for networking. 

Contact Jake Jacobs at Oregon Aviation Industries at jake@oravi.org or 541.406.0711.

info@pnbaa.org P.O. Box 81022 Seattle, Washington  98108


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