See What It Takes To Train The Pilots Of The Future At The NTAS

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Daytona Beach, FL— The National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, now in its 30th year, is focused on current research conducted in academia and industry in areas ranging from pilot supply and flight training to technology and leadership in aviation. Visit the conference website for more information and registration.

Boost Your NTAS Experience with Hypoxia Awareness or Situational Awareness Post-Conference Workshops. Embry-Riddle’s Professional Programs is offering these workshops on Wednesday, August 16. Registration deadline for these workshops is July 31.

Full Hypoxia Awareness Course - Aug. 16, 10 a.m.

Experience your own symptoms of hypoxia while training in Embry-Riddle's High Altitude Laboratory. Learn more

What You Don't Know About Situational Awareness - Aug. 16, 1:30 p.m.

Operate a simulator to better understand and evaluate situational awareness. Read more.

Post-conference workshop registration closes July 31. Reserve your seat now to expand on your NTAS experience. Not registered for NTAS yet? Check out the outstanding lineup we're offering at Embry-Riddle Aug. 14 to 16 in Daytona Beach.

Keynote & Featured Speakers at NTAS 2017

Keynote: U.S. Air Force Major General Tommy J. Williams will discuss strategic measures the Air Force is taking to address the pilot shortage and a proposed public-private partnership.  General Williams, an Embry-Riddle alumnus, is the mobilization assistant to the deputy chief of staff for operations at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters in Washington, D.C. In this role, he assists in formulating policy that supports air, space, irregular warfare, counter proliferation, homeland security, weather and cyber operations.

The Honorable Christopher Hart, member and immediate past Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board - Hart has also served as Deputy Director, Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service, and Assistant Administrator for System Safety, both at the FAA and as Deputy Administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Michael McGee, Ph.D., Adjunct Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation - His research focuses on a variety of aviation, defense and security related subjects for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

Mark Baker, President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - Baker has had a distinguished career in top leadership positions at companies including The Home Depot, Gander Mountain, and Orchard Supply Hardware.

John S. Duncan, Director, Flight Standards Service, FAA - Duncan oversees the development, coordination, and execution of policies, standards, systems and procedures, and program plans that govern the operations, maintenance and airworthiness of all U.S. civil aircraft. This includes those of U.S. and foreign carriers when operating in and over the United States, its territories, and possessions.

Gregory J. Bowles, Vice President for Global Innovation & Policy at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) - Bowles is responsible for developing new paths for the integration of emerging general aviation technologies and assessing technological shifts that may require changes to the way general aviation aircraft are designed, manufactured, maintained, or operated.

Visit the conference website for more information and registration. For NTAS questions, please call (386) 226-6754 or email Daytona.NTAS.conference@erau.edu.

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