Graduates of this program will understand:
- The overall systems planning and structure of airports.
- Airport, airline and aviation industry finance.
- Aviation safety and security needs.
Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world's largest professional organization for airport
executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial
and general aviation airports. AAAE's members represent some 850 airports and hundreds
of companies and organizations that support airports. AAAE serves its membership through
results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C. and delivers a wide range of industry
services and professional development opportunities including training, meetings and
conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.
The AAAE Student Chapter at UCM is a student organization for those who are interested
in a future within the aviation industry. Membership of the AAAE UCM Student Chapter
is open to all current UCM students, regardless of major and without any discrimination.
The members of this chapter take part in airport tours, conferences, presentations
from industry professionals, and social events all of which focus on increasing each
student’s skills, knowledge, and networking within the aviation profession.
AAAE UCM Student Chapter members have the opportunity to attend the Annual AAAE Conference
and Exposition. Previous locations for the conference include Houston, TX, Long Beach,
CA, San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, and many others.
Every student within UCM’s Airport Management prepares to take AAAE’s Certified Member
exam before completion of the program. Becoming a Certified Member (C.M.) is a great
way to show future employers your dedication to your airport career. Students must
join AAAE as an Academic Graduate member of AAAE and enroll in the Certified Member
Program. The C.M. is a useful credential when seeking employment within the airport
management profession.
Candidates in the C.M. program obtain the designation by completing only one step
- a 180-question, multiple-choice examination. This multiple-choice exam is comprised
of information contained within the four Body of Knowledge modules, and measure a
candidate’s comprehensive knowledge of airport management. UCM will proctor this exam
at the end of the student’s senior year.
AAAE website: https://www.aaae.org/aaae/
Contact: Advisor Dr. Matthew Furedy at furedy@ucmo.edu.
MAMA is an organization comprised of the public use airports in the state. The group
works toward the improvement of airports in the state through educational and networking
opportunities at twice-yearly conferences.
MAMA is a student organization that seeks to bridge the gap between those seeking
Airport Management degrees and those who are already Airport Managers within Missouri.
The members of this chapter take part in airport tours to gain a better understanding
of their day-to-day operations, conferences and presentations from industry professionals,
and social events all of which focus on increasing each student’s skills, knowledge,
and networking within the aviation profession.
MAMA UCM Student Chapter members have the opportunity to attend two separate conferences
each school year. The 4-States Airport Conference happens annually in downtown Kansas
City each fall. This conference is comprised of all aviation-interested groups in
the 4 state central region of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Airports representing
the 4 states, consultants, and other aviation related organizations have joined together
to keep apprised of aviation issues in the Central Region, as well as to cover education
topics at the fall conference. The second conference is the Annual Missouri Airport
Managers Association Conference that is held in Lake Ozark, MO each spring.
MAMA website: https://www.mama-mosac.com/
Contact: Advisor Dr. Matthew Furedy at furedy@ucmo.edu.
An internship experience is required for all Airport Management majors. Additional
information regarding internships opportunities and the related processes may be obtained
from Sarah Alkire, the HCBPS Internship Coordinator at salkire@ucmo.edu or by contacting Dr. Matthew Furedy at furedy@ucmo.edu.
