2013 Symposium Agenda
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Legislative Day: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
7:30 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Speaker:
David G. Albert, Vice President External Affairs, Chromalloy & Government Affairs Committee Chairman, ARSA
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: A View from the Hill
Hear from the chairman on hot aviation issues and the committee’s legislative agenda for the new Congress.
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: It’s All About You
Your association’s legislative agenda for the 113th Congress.
Speakers:
Daniel Fisher, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, ARSA
Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA
9:45a.m.: Bus Departs for Hill Meetings with Members of Congress
12:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: War Room Luncheon & Coffee Break—Capitol Hill Club, 300 1st St., SE, Washington, DC
Reconvene between hill meetings to have lunch with a member of Congress, share intelligence, adjust messaging based on feedback, ask questions, resupply materials, and grab a cup of joe.
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Airline Quality Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: PR Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Part 147 Curriculum Roundtable
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group Member Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Registration
5:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Ice Breaker Reception
Symposium: Thursday, March 21, 2013
7:30 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m.: Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Speaker:
Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Keynote Address
Speaker:
John Hickey, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation (FAA)
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Session 1: What We Have Done Lately
The Association’s regulatory, legislative and communications initiatives have set the agenda. We make things happen through and for our members.
Speakers:
Marshall S. Filler, Managing Director & General Counsel, ARSA
Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Session 2: Opening Salvo—Maintenance
Regulators provide and discuss updates on the regulations, policies and procedures governing the maintenance industry.
Speakers:
Darcy Reed, Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, FAA
Karl Specht, Continuing Airworthiness Organisation Approvals Manager, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Nicholas Ward, Manager Certification and Airworthiness Standards, Standards Branch, Standards Development & Future Technology Division, Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Moderator: Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Session 3: Opening Salvo—Certification
Regulators provide and discuss updates on the regulations, policies and procedures that govern the design and production of civil aviation articles.
Speakers:
Dorenda Baker, Director, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA
Karl Specht, Continuing Airworthiness Organisation Approvals Manager, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Nicholas Ward, Manager Certification and Airworthiness Standards, Standards Branch, Standards Development & Future Technology Division, Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Moderator: Marshall S. Filler, Managing Director & General Counsel, ARSA
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Lunch Break
12:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Part 145 Club Luncheon (invitation only)
Members that have completed ARSA PAC solicitation consent forms are invited to a briefing about the Association’s legislative priorities for the new Congress.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Session 4: Regulatory Update
Get updates on rulemaking activities including the security rule and the proposed part 145.
Speaker:
Marshall S. Filler, Managing Director & General Counsel, ARSA
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Session 5: Customers
Discuss “hot issues” with customers. What issues stifle business? What regulatory issues can be resolved together? What expectations are unrealistic or unnecessary for regulatory compliance? Have questions and answers ready!
Speaker:
Kirk Thornburg Managing Director, Engineering,Technology, Training and Quality, Delta TechOps
Jim Sokol, Vice President of Maintenance Operations, Southwest Airlines Co.
Moderator: Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m: Evening Entertainment—Plaza Ballroom
Symposium: Friday, March 22, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast, Meeting and Annual Report—Plaza Ballroom
ARSA’s president provides the “State of the Association”, including recent victories and plans for the future. Learn what your company can do for your association.
Speaker:
Gary Fortner, Vice President of Quality Control, Fortner Engineering & President, ARSA
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Break
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Breakout Sessions
• Breakout Session 1: ICA Workshop
The FAA recently released two significant documents that should improve access to ICA. Learn how to utilize them and discuss other practical solutions to still-existing problems.
Speaker:
Marshall S. Filler, Managing Director & General Counsel, ARSA
• Breakout Session 2: Sequestration/Doing Business with the Military
Under the budget deal agreed to by the president and Congress last year, $120 billion in annual cuts ($1.2 trillion over ten years) will be divided equally between defense and non-defense spending starting this year. What is the potential impact on repair stations, how can companies break into the market or keep their current share?
• Breakout Session 3: Major vs. Minor Repairs
What constitutes a “major repair”? Learn the regulatory facts and how to train your FAA inspector so this minor issue doesn’t become a major pain.
Speaker:
Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA
11:30 a.m.: Symposium Adjourns
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Regulatory Affairs Training Course: Your Relationship with Your Regulator
FAA enforcement actions can result in costly fines, certificate suspension or revocation. Expand your regulatory knowledge and protect your company. This course will cover:
- Flight standards organization and inspector duties and responsibilities
- Pertinent regulations, guidance and other materials that affect your business
- The investigative process, and how to respond to enforcement actions
- How to manage your regulatory affairs program and document discussions with FAA personnel
The cost is $225 per person, separate registration is required.
Instructors:
J.E. Sandy Murdock, Former Chief Counsel and Acting Deputy Administrator, FAA
Johnny D. Pool, Certification Specialist, Airworthiness, Aviation Technology Solutions
Michael Colin, Airworthiness and Regulatory Requirements Specialist, Aviation Technology Solutions
