Aviation Organizations

            As I progress toward my professional future I find it important to join organizations to further my knowledge and networking in the aviation field. Some of those organizations that would be beneficial are Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA) and Nation Business AviationAssociation (NBAA).

            The AOPA is “a tax-exempt charitable, educational, and scientific organization, educates the public on the value of general aviation. The AOPA Foundation works to improve aviation safety through the Air Safety Institute, preserve community airports, and encourage learning to fly for career and personal benefit -- all in the interest of ensuring the future of general aviation in America.” They accomplish this mission by improving safety on general aviation, growing and nurturing the pilot population, preserving and improving community airports, and improving general aviation’s image.

            NBAA’s mission is to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world.  The NBAA helps students who are in aviation by offering over $100,000 in scholarships each year.  They also helps students by providing opportunities to further network in the aviation community. NBAA also provides opportunities for exclusive exhibiting around the world to its members.  The business aviation community has looked to NBAA as a leader in enhancing safety and security, shaping public policy, providing world-renowned industry events and advancing the business goals of 10,000 Member Companies worldwide.