The Aviation Professional Development Committee is responsible for developing and implementing AMAC's efforts to promote employment diversity in the airport industry--at all levels of airport management and operations. In accomplishing its tasks, this Committee is responsible for the Council's outreach efforts to college students and others, planning, developing and implementing programs aimed at enhancing opportunities for professional development in the industry, and working closely with other trade associations on training and other developmental needs.
The AMAC Catalyst Awards honor members who have made outstanding contributions to furthering the goals of AMAC. All AMAC members may nominate individuals or organizations in one or more of the categories listed below. Winners are honored at the annual AMAC Business Diversity Conference.
The AMAC Legislative Awards honors leaders in the United States Congress who believe in the spirit of diversity and inclusion with emphasis on economic empowerment. It also recognizes organizations whose members support the mission of AMAC, which is to promote the inclusion of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation industry.
Chapters Development Committee
Conference Planning Committee
The Corporate Development Committee advises the Chair on matters related to fundraising from public and private sources. In addition, the chair of this committee ensures that its activities are in concert with several of the other committees; particularly, Communications, Conference Planning, Economic Forum, Economics and Business Development, Governmental Affairs, Membership, and Regional Directors.
The Nominations/Elections Committee is responsible for planning, developing and implementing the Council's election process. This Committee is charged with preparing a slate of nominees for each of the vacancies on the Board of Directors, which it shall circulate in writing to all voting members of the Council in good standing not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the published election dates. The Nominations/Elections Committee shall also develop electronic voting procedures and make all preparations for balloting and the election of persons to serve on the Board of Directors. The Committee shall conduct and manage the election process with oversight of the Board.
Emerging Leaders
AMAC Trade Board Executive Committee
The Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer and guides the organization's fiscal accountability through budgeting and expense planning. Other members of this committee are the First & Second Vice-Chairs of the board, and the chairs of the Fundraising, Conference Planning, Communications, and Regional Directors Committees. The Finance Committee makes recommendations and addresses issues relative to all AMAC financial policies, and prepares the annual financial plan and budget.
Governance and Performance Committee
The Government Affairs Committee is charged with monitoring, recommending, preparing and presenting the Council's positions on legislative and policy matters pertaining to Federal, state and local government. This committee also oversees the legislative activities associated with the Council's legal services contract, establishes the annual legislative agenda, and plans and coordinates AMAC's annual Congressional meetings in Washington, DC. All At-Large Directors and the Chair of the Regional Directors are standing members of the Governmental Affairs Committee.
The Membership Committee is responsible for the Council’s membership initiatives. Its specific responsibilities are establishing the annual membership drive, validating the organizations membership list, monitoring and overseeing membership activities (such as solicitations, renewals and delinquencies), and publishing the AMAC Business Directory.