The Young Professionals Committee organizes quarterly webinars aimed at providing technical or professional development skills for industry professionals. Topics range from FAA and TSA 101 to airport finance and development, to personal financing and networking.
Quarterly Calls are also organized for all ACC young professionals to learn about upcoming projects, committee updates, and events. It’s an opportunity to get involved with ACC and connect with your peers.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Q3 Committee Call
September 15, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. ET
All ACC members and industry YPs are invited to join the Young Professionals Committee virtual meeting on September 15. Leadership will provide updates on committee activities, 2027 liaison and leadership opportunities, the new Emerging Leaders Communities of Practice (COP), and the 48th ACC Annual Conference.
Upcoming Webinars
Passenger Facility Charges – Funding the Future of Airports
May 27, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an upcoming webinar offering a practical overview of the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program and how this federally authorized user fee helps fund FAA-approved projects that enhance safety, capacity, security, noise mitigation, terminal development, airport access, and more. With insights from two experienced industry professionals, participants will learn how PFCs fit into the broader airport funding landscape and how airports use them to advance capital projects.
2025 On-Demand Webinars
Airport Finance and Funding
Explore the different funding methods and sources for airports and how consultants and airports navigate the complexity of funding large capital projects and other programs at airports in the U.S.
Speakers:
- Brian Drake (Unison Consulting, Inc.)
- John Gillen (Unison Consulting, Inc.)
- Amy Bathurst, C.M. (Maryland Aviation Administration)
- Dan Favarulo (Maryland Aviation Administration)
Airport Sustainability
This engaging webinar explores the environmentally sustainable efforts at the best-performing major airports in the U.S.
Speakers:
- Janet Kieler, P.E. (Denver International Airport)
- Mike Arnold, LEED AP (ESA)
- Sara Kaplan, P.E., ENV SP, PMP (HMMH)
Benefits of Mentorship in the Aviation Industry
Mentorship can be vital for professional growth. Learn how you can benefit from the mentor/mentee relationship.
Speakers:
- Curtis Brown (Woolpert)
- Mary Kerstein (CHA)
2024 On-Demand Webinars
Preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Young Professionals Committee hosted a webinar this week on how Kansas City is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the city gears up to welcome a global audience, it’s essential to understand the unique challenges and opportunities this medium-sized city will face. Melissa Cooper, Director of Aviation at Kansas City Aviation, and Julie Lorenz, Principal Consultant at 1989 and Co., address the critical aspects of preparing for this monumental event.
Career Transitions
In our fast-paced aviation industry, young professionals (YPs) must have the right tools and insights to navigate transitions smoothly. Whether you’re contemplating a switch within the sector or eyeing new horizons, this webinar offers an opportunity to gain invaluable insights. From transitioning between consultancy firms and airports to navigating shifts from governmental agencies to vendor companies, the webinar covers a spectrum of transitions, ensuring attendees gain insights applicable to their career trajectories.
Airports from the Vendor Perspective
The group of industry-leading panelists will share their perspectives as vendors that contract with airports. Vendors are firms that provide a good or service to an airport for many varying needs. They may also serve the role of “consultant to the consultant”, providing technical guidance, insights, and pricing information to airport consultants that are ultimately incorporated into plans, designs, bid documents, and construction specifications. This webinar is free and fitting for new and young aviation professionals.
2023 On-Demand Webinars
Aviation Planning 101
Planning is one of the first steps in the capital development process for airports and for aviation systems. Following up on the popular “Plangineer” session from the 2023 ACC/AAAE Symposium, this webinar will delve into the basics of aviation planning through a handful of lenses related to various functional areas of airports or aviation systems.
Advocacy 101
What does “advocacy” mean within the airport consulting industry? Hosted by the ACC Young Professionals Committee, this webinar is open to everyone and will explore exactly that.
