Academic and Training Committee

This committee acts as a career and training resource to build a diverse next generation of aviation professionals by engaging with aviation programs and student groups at New York’s educational institutions. This committee is also responsible for developing and managing the training program for the benefit of NYAMA and its members, including, but not limited to, needs assessment, program development, and implementation.

• Committee Co-Chairs: Kirsten Cerrro, Arora Engineering and  Matt Colbert, Empire Aviation Services

Committee Members:

Mark Heefner, NYAMA President and Commissioner of Aviation, Greater Binghamton Airport

Ethan Bassis, Farmingdale College

Martha Ryan, DCM BOCES

Robert Schneider, Long Island McArthur Airport