“Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce”

Hearing

Subcommittee: Aviation Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building and Virtually
Agenda

The hearing is an opportunity to learn from key stakeholders about the challenges with, and their recommendations for, developing a robust and diverse U.S. aviation workforce. Further, this hearing will examine future workforce needs and current efforts to recruit, retain and enhance the talent pipeline, including requirements under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and other related workforce priorities.

Witnesses
Dr. Rebecca Lutte
Associate Professor
University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute
Ms. Claudia Zapata-Cardone
Executive Director of Community Relations and Outreach
Latino Pilots Association
Ms. Icema D. Gibbs
Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
JetBlue Airways
Mr. Joel Webley
Chairman, Board of Directors
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
Mr. Kyle J. Kaiser
President
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