Webinars and Forums


An educated aviation community is a great aviation community. Learn about new happenings or simply sharpen your skills. Current webinar offerings and Airport Manager Forums are listed below. Follow the links to register for the free webinars (or priced as listed for non-members)!  Virtual seating is limited so register early! 

 


Upcoming Webinars

March 16, 2022, 1 pm

GA Airport Manager's Forum. Moderated by Wayne County's Airport Manager Matthew Long. Join us to share and learn more about Airport Fees around Ohio. Register here.

 


Past Webinars

Subject: Airport and Aviation Insurance
December 15, 2021

OAA heard about Airport and Aviation Insurance presented by Mr. Jerry Ruth, Aerospace and Aviation Practice Leader with Chubb Insurance.  He educated participants on the types and classes of aviation businesses, general liability structures, and more.

Subject: Ohio's Capital Budget Process
September 2021 

OAA's Legislative Agents, Tony Fiore and Andy Shifflette of Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, provide an updated presentation to the Capital Budget Process. Learn about the process and how to make your project stand out.

To view a copy of this presentation, please visit our Member Center.

Subject: Advanced Air Mobility
July 2021

Fred Judson, Director of the Ohio UAS Center, shared the State of Advanced Air Mobility for Ohio and the nation. Specifically, the Economic Report of AAM for Ohio, Unmanned Air Traffic Management, State of Ohio's remote tower initiative, NASA National Campaign, Air force's Agility Prime, and the current and future State of Ohio initiatives.  

To view a copy of this recording and presentation, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: OAA/ORBAA Webinar on Advocacy
March 2021

A joint presentation from OAA/ORBAA on the latest legislative issues in the State, how you can get involved, and how to effectively communicate with Ohio's legislators. This event was not recorded.

 

Subject: Human Trafficking and Ohio's Anti-Trafficking Training
January 2021

The Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force is pleased to provide a virtual human trafficking training to the Ohio Aviation Association. Tara Alston from the ODOT and Sophia Papadimos from the Ohio Department of Public Safety will provide attendees with an overview of the nature and scope of human trafficking in Ohio, signs and indicators to aid in identification, and an overview of Ohio’s statewide anti-trafficking response efforts. After this training, attendees will be more equipped to leverage their frontline roles to identify and assist potential victims of sex and labor trafficking.

 To view a copy of this recording and presentation, please visit our Member Center

 

Subject: ODOT Grant Process: Do's and Don'ts
December 2020

The Ohio Department of Transportation Office of Aviation’s airport grant programs are extremely important to Ohio’s airports. For those airports that qualify, submitting a complete and accurate grant application is critical. Join ODOT Aviation staff to hear how the applications for the direct grant program are scored, learn some do’s and don’ts, and bring your questions!

To view a copy of this recording and presentation, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: Refresher on Airport Leases and Related Items
October 2020

Need a refresher on airport leases? Hear from DET ADO's Stephanie Swann and AGL's Nicole Harris on the FAA's view of rate structuring, appraisals, fair market value, etc. Learn what should/shouldn't be included, and other valuable do’s and don'ts. Come prepared with questions! 

The Ohio Department of Transportation Division of Aviation’s airport grant programs are extremely important to Ohio’s airports. For those airports that qualify, submitting a complete and accurate grant application is critical. Join ODOT Aviation staff on December 10th at 2 pm to hear how the applications for the direct grant program are scored, learn some do’s and don’ts, and bring your questions!

To view a copy of this presentation, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: Consultant Selection Process
September 2019

Is it time for your airport to re-select a planning and engineering firm?  Do you know what the FAA is expecting in this process? Find out more as the presenter, Mr. Alex Erskine, Project Manager at the DET ADO, walks you through the process and what to expect. 

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: Ohio's Capital Budget Process
September 2019

OAA has helped Ohio airports in this past Operating Budget. Join us on this webinar to find out more about the next budget process: the Capital Budget.  Now is the time to learn how the process works, what information will help your project stand-out, and more.  Presented by: Tony Fiore and Andy Schifflett of Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: Pavement Maintenance: How and Why Should I?
May 2019

Pavement Management and Maintenance is an on-going requirement of your Federal obligations.  Presentation topics will include a quick primer on pavement management systems and a discussion of common pavement distresses and maintenance procedures to keep your pavements in top shape between big projects.  Presented by: Sean Smith, PE, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
 
To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.
 


Subject: Operations Counts, Fleet Mix, and Forecasts at Non-Towered Airports
February 2019

This webinar discussed various FAA acceptable methodologies for counting operations, development of a fleet mix, and forecasts at Non-Towered Airports.  Presented by Robert LaFayette, CHA Companies
To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.


Subject: The Digital Airport Brand - Your Website and Social Media
November 2018

This webinar discussed: What is important? Where should you start? What tools should you use? Answer these questions and more during this webinar specific to airports.

Presented by Ms. Chris Smith, Marketing Coordinator, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

Ms. Smith a practiced marketer with over 20 years’ experience in website design, social media, project management, and brand design. As a marketing researcher, she has a profound understanding of data collection and analysis. Her marketing strategies, including long-term campaigns as well as seasonal promotions, consistently exceed goals and return measured results.

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: Airport Insurance
October 2018

Sponsored by: 

This webinar discussed the following items:

  • Overview of specific Aviation - General Liability Coverages and Limits.
  • Coverages specific to Owners and/or Operators of Airports and Heliports.
  • Coverages specific to Tenants, Service Providers, and Contractors at airports.
  • Suggested Coverages and Limits to be carried by FBO’s, tenants, lessees etc.. at airports.
  • Claims/Incidents/Loss related trends associated with Airport Operations
Presented by Mr. Jerry Ruth, Sr. VP of Aviation - Commercial Insurance for Chubb
Mr. Jerry Ruth is a Sr. VP and the Aviation Practice Leader with Chubb for all Aviation risk in North America.  Jerry joined Chubb/ACE Limited in December 1998 as an Assistant VP of Aviation Underwriting and has over 28 years of experience in the aviation and aerospace underwriting field. 

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.


Subject: Raising Awareness about Impacts of General Aviation
September 2018

Presented by the Alliance for Aviation Across America

September's webinar was presented by the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA). They are a nonpartisan, nonprofit, national grassroots coalition of over 6,300 aviation and non-aviation stakeholders. AAAA represents individuals, businesses, FBOs, small airports, elected officials, agricultural and charitable organizations, and leading industry and aviation groups. Formed in 2007, they are dedicated to spreading awareness and educating the public about the value of general aviation, particularly for rural communities.

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.

 

Subject: Grant Assurances
August 2018

Presented by the FAA

August's webinar was presented by the Federal Aviation Administration. While this webinar didn't allow enough time to discuss all grant assurances faced by airport grant recipients, it covered key assurances and those that Compliance receives questions about frequently. Whether you are new to airports or simply need a refresher, this was a webinar for you!  

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.


Subject: ODOT Aviation - Overview of FAA's OE/AAA System
May 2018

Presented by ODOT Office of Aviation

May's webinar provided an overview of the FAA’s Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) system, including how to create a user account, sign up to receive notifications as well as how to view and comment on circularized cases.

To view a copy of this recording, please visit our Member Center.