Q Workshops in the Quality Track are designed for quality assurance professionals to provide the latest developments and new requirements in aviation quality practices.
B Workshops in the Business Track are designed for business managers to provide insight on current trends in aviation business practices in all areas of business, from personnel management to information technology.
L/R Workshops in the Legal/Regulatory Track are designed to update attendees on the latest regulatory and legal changes that affect the aviation industry worldwide.
Vendor Forums The Vendor Forums are designed to provide attendees with the latest updates on technologies and services available to help you with your day-to-day business needs.
The agenda and schedule is subject to change. Check back regularly for updates.
Monday, June 28
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops A, C, E, G and Forum 1
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Workshops B, D, F, H and Forum 2
Tuesday, June 29
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Workshops A, F, I, J
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops B, E, K, L, Forum 3
Wednesday, June 30
AFRA Annual Meeting
8:30 am - 4:30 pm AFRA Panels (Visit the AFRA page for details)
Workshop A: Exporting Aircraft Parts Q L/R
Jason Dickstein, General Counsel, ASA
The global marketplace poses a tremendous opportunity, but exporting aircraft parts can be a perilous business. The Treasury, State and Commerce Departments all have export regulations that can affect your international transactions. This session reviews the regulatory mechanisms that affect exports, and examines some of the exceptions that can make exports easier.
Workshop B: 8130-3 Tags Q L/R
Jason Dickstein, General Counsel, ASA
The new Part 21 regulations have been accompanied by a number of detail changes in the 8130-3 tag rules. But the devil is truly in the details when you are looking at 8130-3 tags. We will review the latest changes to the regulations and policy surrounding the 8130-3 tag, as well as other related topics likely to affect distributors.
Workshop C: What the Futurists Are Saying About Aviation, Leadership, and the World Q L/R B
Dr. Richard Levin, Executive Coach, Television Commentator, and Newspaper Columnist
Futurists aren’t mind-readers and they don’t predict the future. Rather, they are wise business leaders, sociologists, and scientists who are exquisite at projecting future trends by identifying clues in today’s reality. Dr. Levin is not a futurist, but in some ways he plays one on TV. He will guide us through a stimulating discussion about how the information we already know and see today in our work and home lives contains the data we will require to address tomorrow’s needs.
Workshop D: The New Fundamentals of Leadership: How Washington and Wall Street Have Re-Defined Success B
Dr. Richard Levin, Executive Coach, Television Commentator, and Newspaper Columnist
Political, financial, and sociological developments over the past couple of years have shaped the way we view the leader’s role in the digital age. From Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media, to the meltdown of leadership in Washington and on Wall Street, we have new reasons to ask: “if we are successful at what we do, what will success look like?”. Dr. Levin will walk us through the basics of contemporary leadership: what works, what doesn’t, and what we still have to learn.
Workshop E: Internal Auditing: Making it Effective! Q
George Ringger, P.E., FAA-DER, FAA-DAR, G. Ringger Consulting, Inc.
Value-added internal auditing is a must-have for customer satisfaction and managing risk. This workshop is designed for aviation parts distributors looking to develop the skills necessary to audit both product as well as process focused Quality Management Systems. (Based on AC-0056, ASA-100, CASE 3A, AS9120 & ISO 9001 standards).
Workshop F: Introduction to Risk Management Q
George Ringger, P.E., FAA-DER, FAA-DAR, G. Ringger Consulting, Inc.
The entire aviation industry is shifting to a Risk-Based management approach. Driven by international mandates by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); the FAA, EASA, TCCA, and other national civil aviation authorities are implementing and imposing on manufacturers, operators, and maintenance providers Safety Management Systems (SMS), based on managing risk. In addition, Quality Management Standards such as AS9100C, ISO, and others have incorporated requirements for companies to formally describe how risk is managed within their own organizations. As a result, industries throughout civil aviation wrestle with the new Risk-Based management lexicon. This workshop, based on ISO 31000:2009, is designed to familiarize executive stakeholders, management officers and professionals with the principals of Risk Management.
Workshop G: ASA Accreditation – Partnership for Safety Q L/R
Stephanie Brown, Director of Programs, ASA
Kelly Lyon, ASAAP Auditor, ASA
Ms.Brown and Mr. Lyon will provide an overview of the ASA-100 Quality System Standard, the steps to becoming an accredited distributor, and how the ASA-100 Accreditation Program can expand your customer base. Learn how you can provide your customers with an added level of certainty that your quality system not only meets, but exceeds the standard of quality required by FAA Advisory Circular 00-56A. Already ASA-100 accredited? Come get a refresher on the ASA-100 Standard and join Ms. Brown and Mr. Lyon as they take you through the framework for conducting an effective ASA-100 self-evaluation audit.
Workshop H: International Aviation Quality Q
Edward Bayne, Enterprise Interface, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Do you want to know what is happening with AS 9100, AS 9110, AS 9120 and AS 9104? These standards, the oversight of the audit process, and auditor qualifications are changing. Mr. Bayne will discuss the latest changes to the Aerospace Quality standards as well as the latest documents issued in support of those standards.
Workshop I: Airworthiness Forum Q
Graham Carson, Head of Materiel Business, Rolls Royce
Join the discussion on what defines an "airworthiness event' at this interactive workshop. Mr. Carson will report on the recent debates and lead the discussion as members seek to clarify which articles should include disclosures about historical events that could have affected the airworthiness of the article.
Workshop J: European Aviation Safety Agency L/R
Julian Hall, EASA US Representative, EASA
EASA has a number of items on its work program and in its regulations that affect distributors doing business in Europe. Important existing standards include the traceability requirements for parts. Items on EASA's future work program include more proactive control of distributors. Join Julian Hall for a look at the EASA rules and initiatives that affect aircraft parts distribution.
Workshop K: Best Management Practice for Disassembly of Aircraft and Engines Q B
William (Bill) Carberry, Deputy Director, AFRA
Kelly Lyon, Auditor, AFRA
The Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) has taken the industry lead and developed a Best Management Practice (BMP) for Disassembly of Aircraft and Engines. With the BMP published and companies audited and accredited, the industry now has a tool for evaluating the quality and operations of a disassembler. Mr. Carberry and Mr. Lyon will discuss the procedural and substantive requirements associated with the BMP. They will also show how a company that participates in the BMP program will improve quality, enhance safety, protect the environment and increase marketability.
Workshop L: ESD Handling: Stop the Shock! Q
Roy Resto, VP Technical Operations/FAA-DAR, Messier-Bugatti-Tracer
ESD sensitive components are increasingly populating delivered aircraft and spares inventories. This lively and informative workshop will review the practical side of handling those components; Protection, Inspection Stations, Calibration, storage and shipping.
Vendor Forum 1: Leveraging ILS to Maximize Your Profits In A Down Economy (or…Better Together with ILS)
Jessica Treadwell, Manager, Marketing Services, Inventory Locator Service, LLC (ILS)
Frank Mizerak, Sr. Director-National Sales, Inventory Locator Service, LLC (ILS)
As an ASA participant, you most likely think you know all about ILS. Sure, ILS sponsors ASA dinners, has a nice exhibit booth, joins the technical sessions and golf games. But have you really looked at us lately? Did you know: ILS has a global reach – our markets have expanded to buyers around the globe, exceeding 550 operators, 215 defense buying organizations, 850 MRO facilities; and our RFQ activity has increased year over year, indicating that even in tough economic times our marketplace is critical for bringing business to our suppliers
Come join our workshop to learn how, as a supplier on ILS, you can take full advantage of the services we offer. We will review: automation tools to allow you to quote 24/7; visibility options – how to get a buyer’s attention and elevate your listing on ILS; trending reports to help you competitively price your parts; and Supply Chain Integration options to better manage your inventory, procurement and sales. We look forward to your presence and your participation. We’d like to hear from you on how ILS can continue to grow to help bring exposure and automation to your business.
Vendor Forum 2: Component Control, Inc.
Andrew Valley, VP of Sales, Component Control, Inc.
Quantum Control is a fully integrated Business Software Solution. Its unique features promote best practice and improve business processes with one integrated ERP solution running on one database. Includes MRO, Aircraft Services, Hangar Management and Manufacturing capabilities, Contact Management, Distribution and Rotable Management, Accounting, E-commerce and more. Quantum Control's personalized configuration settings provides individual users with an intuitive interface which improves the bottom line through optimized productivity. As a powerful, affordable and scaleable solution, Quantum Control extends the supply chain using its built-in web services with Oracle API toolset.
Vendor Forum 3: Technology and the Inventory Challenge
Rebecca Flick, VP of Strategic Development, PartsBase, Inc.
Gary Hochman, VP of Marketing & Advertising, PartsBase, Inc.
Technology is getting smart, faster, and cheaper by the day! How do you harness all of this technology power to better manage inventory stocks? From manufacture to acquisition, from stock rotation to inventory listing services, there are now many new options to lower costs and increase sales exposure. The internet has changed everything. Now more than ever, it is vital to have a solid plan for efficient inventory management. We welcome you to join our forum to learn and review your current programs and gather information on current technology trends from in house software vs web based applications, geographic location and mobile computing.
Partsbase is the premier parts locator service for the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Industry. We currently have over 30,000 end users in over 138 countires all over the world who utilize our system on a daily basis to buy and sell aircraft parts and do repairs and overhauls. The database contains over 95 Million line items of inventory including everything from components, to rotables and consumables, to airframe parts. We also provide Market Intelligence reports on your inventories.