Systemic Inequality in the Airport Industry: Exploring the Racial Divide (2023) / Chapter Skim
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Keynote Address
Keynote Address
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Speakers* Eboni Wimbush, Airport Minority Advisory Council, Moderator Brad Mims, Federal Aviation Administration Overview This session featured questions about systemic inequality addressed to the FAA Deputy Administrator from the moderator and the audience.
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Mims went on to state that there are opportunities related to safety and air traffic control, especially under the leadership of FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolan, who Mims described as a strong safety advocate. Mims noted the $5 billion dollars in funding available for facilities and equipment that can be used to support the 30x30 Initiative (build 30 new air traffic control towers by 2030)
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This person wanted to know Mims' perspective on the importance of creating programs that systematically combat inequity. In response, Mims pointed out that women are "terribly underrepresented." Given the context of the upcoming pilot shortage, he agreed it was very important to create scholarships and work with institutions to support mentoring and apprenticeship programs throughout the aviation industry.
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