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American Association of Airport Executives

About WMU AAAE

AAAE

The American Association of Airport Executives is the world’s largest organization of airport management personnel! Our chapter holds bi-weekly meetings on campus at the student center at 7PM. If someone is interested in hearing airline/airport guest speakers, attending airline/airport tours, and networking with industry leaders and professionals, WMU AAAE is the place!

Benefits

  • Guidance: Mentorship opportunities to assist Young Professionals in learning more about the business of airport management by working with seasoned professionals
  • Engagement: Networking events at AAAE national and chapter conferences
  • Education: Webinars and seminars on topics specifically related to Young Professionals
  • Friendships and Fun: Community building with your fellow chapter members 

Objectives 

1. To promote professional development and instill professional attitudes in students 
engaged in the study of airport development, administration, management and 
operation or in related fields of aviation. 

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2. To develop understanding on the part of the student that professional airport 
management embodies technical ability, integrity, responsibility, purpose and a desire 
to contribute to the strengthening of the profession. 

3. To further the purposes and programs of the AAAE as expressed in the Constitution 
and Bylaws of the American Association of Airport Executives.

Chapter National  

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Internship Information - Summer 2025