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2025 IBAA Fall safety luncheon
This quarter we will be featuring Brett Hoben, a member of the FAA’s Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED).
Brett received a Flight Operations and Aviation Management Degree from the University of Dubuque where he taught for 10 years and was the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. During that time he also flew charter on demand flying for Elliott Aviation out of the Quad Cities. Bret has been an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector for 11 years. The first 5 years with the DSM FSDO he served as a Principal Operations Inspector and oversaw several aviation operators in the state performing safety inspections, check rides, accident/incident investigations and pilot deviations. He was also tasked with being the UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) focal point, coordinating any UAS issues that came through the office. Currently he is with the Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED). Where he works with aircraft manufacturers in the certification of new aircraft and establishing new aircraft type ratings along with the checking, training and manual requirements. He also is a contract corporate pilot out of DSM.
Mojo's Grinders will be providing lunch for all registered guests. A combo meal is included with registration.
2024 IBAA Scholarship Recipient!
The IBAA Board is excited to announce Allison Yager of Dubuque, Iowa as the 2024 IBAA Scholarship recipient! Allison was chosen as this year's recipient for her dedication to her profession and eagerness to pursue a career in business aviation here in Iowa. Allison is a recent graduate of the University of Dubuque where she double majored in Flight Operations and Aviation Management with the goal of becoming a corporate pilot.
This year's ATP-CTP scholarship was made possible thanks to FlightSafety International. IBAA and FlightSafety have partnered to help further the next generation of Iowa business aviation professionals. The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) fulfills the academic and flight training requirements of 14 CFR ยง61.156. Upon successful completion of the ATP-CTP, and once all other requirements have been met, the candidate will be eligible to take the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine Airplane knowledge test.
As a current Flight Instructor at the University of Dubuque, this scholarship will help Allison begin the process of earning her Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. In addition to her studies and flight training in Dubuque she has also served as President of the Women in Aviation Dubuque Chapter. Her passion for business aviation and her desire to encourage more women to seek out opportunities within business aviation are a few of the many reasons IBAA chose Allison as this year’s scholarship recipient.
Congratulations to Allison on taking the next step to become part of the business aviation community in Iowa. IBAA would like to thank FlightSafety International for their support of our organization and scholarship program as we seek to grow and improve the number of Iowa business aviation professionals.
spring 2024 Luncheon review
The spring luncheon, held on May 13th, was a huge success. IBAA would like to thank Eric Guenther of Envision Safety for speaking to us about how flight departments can take small steps to make big changes in safety. We would also like to thank Exec 1 for hosting and providing the lunch and the Des Moines FSDO for discussing their new Human Factors program.
If you weren't able to join us you can download Eric's presentation PDF HERE or watch the recorded live stream HERE, pass code: 2!Am4IP=
Eric also has graciously extended the invitation for anyone with questions about safety practices in their department to contact him at Eric.Guenther@envision-safety.com
IBAA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 IBAA Scholarship
Grant Vandevoorde received his award from Matt Wolford during the ceremonies at the University of Dubuque this month. Grant will be using his funds to help further his education in aviation.
Our second scholarship winner Nicole Cullen is currently an Aviation Maintenance student at Iowa Western. Nicole will be utilizing her funds to attend the annual NBAA Convention this fall to network and grow within the industry.
Congratulations Grant & Nicole!
october 2023 Luncheon Review
March 2023 Luncheon Review
The Luncheon featured Chris Axtell of the DSM ATC, talking through real-world scenarios and ATC's role in promoting safer skies.
