The Must-Attend Event for Aviation Design, Production & Maintenance

March 26–28, 2009 • The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, VA

At ARSA's Annual Repair Symposium and Legislative Day, join aviation professionals from around the world for in-depth seminars, frank discussions with top FAA officials, meetings with key legislators and valuable training in human factors and international compliance.

We frequently update this agenda as sessions and speakers are confirmed.

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The ARSA 2009 Annual Repair Symposium will be held March 26-28, 2009 at the The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, VA.

Legislative Day / Symposium Agenda: Thursday, March 26, 2009

8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m. — Breakfast & Opening Remarks — Salon I
Marshall S. Filler, ARSA Managing Director and General Counsel
Christian A. Klein, ARSA Executive Vice President

8:30 a.m.—9:15 a.m.: Your Congress, Your Industry, Your Association, Your Issues: Get the latest updates on provisions in the FAA reauthorization bill, regulatory reform legislation, and how you can help promote the industry’s interests.
Christian A. Klein, ARSA Executive Vice President

9:15 a.m.—10:00 a.m.: Reauthorization Looms: This panel of senior congressional aviation staffers will share their thoughts on the timeline for reauthorization as well the major policy issues looming on the horizon.

10:00 a.m.: Adjourn

10:15 a.m.: Bus Departs for Member Hill Meetings with Members of Congress and Congressional Staff

11:00 a.m.: Arrive Capitol Hill

12:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m.: PAC Luncheon — TBD

2:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.: Symposium Registration — Ballroom Foyer
Registration is also open Friday 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 11:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.: Ice Breaker Reception — Salon III

Symposium Agenda: Friday, March 27, 2009

7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. — Registration — Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m. — Opening Remarks — The Grand Ballroom

8:30 a.m.—9:45 a.m. — Session 1: Opening Salvo — Maintenance: Don't miss the opening sessions with panels of officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other national aviation authorities. This first panel will provide an update on the regulations, policies and procedures that govern the maintenance industry.

9:45 a.m.—10:15 a.m. — Break

10:15 a.m. —11:30 a.m. — Session 2: Opening Salvo — Certification: This second panel will provide an update on the regulations, policies and procedures that govern the design and production of civil aviation articles.

11:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. — Lunch

1:30 p.m. —3:00 p.m. — Session 3: Safety Management Systems: This session will provide an overview of the ICAO requirements and provide insight into the implementation of regulations by Transport Canada.

3:00 p.m. —3:30 p.m. — Break

3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. — Session 4: Threats and Opportunities: This session will provide an overview of the legislative agenda from the 111th Congress and offer an outline of how the aviation industry should turn every threat into an opportunity.

6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. — Banquet and/or Entertainment: To Be Determined — Salon III

Symposium Agenda: Saturday, March 28, 2009

8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. — Registration — Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. — Session 5: Business Smarts: What can help your company control costs? This session will review some of the opportunities available from the Association and its preferred providers.

9:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. — Break

10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. — Session 6: Technical Workforce: Our workforce is shrinking. What tools does the government offer to help the industry? What is the industry doing? This session will provide an overview of the issue and offer solutions to explore.

11:30 p.m. — Symposium Adjourns

11:30 p.m.—12:30 p.m. — Membership Luncheon, Meeting and Annual Report — Plaza Ballroom

David Latimer, President, ARSA

ARSA Symposium Trainings — Saturday, March 28, 2009

The ARSA Symposium Trainings are optional events.

1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. — Session 1: Regulation 101 *NEW AND IMPROVED* — Salon I: This training session provides an overview of the Federal Aviation Regulations governing design, production, operation and maintenance. The format and delivery have been improved to ensure full student participation.

Marshall S. Filler, Managing Director & General Counsel, ARSA

1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. — Session 2: Regulatory Enforcement — Salon II: This training session provides an overview of the enforcement tools available to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and how to effectively identify and mitigate non-compliance findings.

Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA

ARSA Symposium Workshops — Saturday, March 28, 2009

The ARSA Workshops are optional events.

1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. — Media Relations for Aviation Professionals — Salon III
This workshop will provide information on how to develop a simple media relations program that will increase positive news about your company and our industry. Receive the ARSA media kit to take back to your own organization.

Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA

1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. — Government Affairs and You — Ambassador
This workshop will provide information on the U.S. federal legislative process and how members can become involved. Learn how to use ARSA’s grassroots web site, communicate with members of Congress, set up meetings, and what to expect when congressional representatives visit your facility.

Matt Hallett, Director, Government Affairs, ARSA
Crystal Maguire, Manager, Government Affairs, ARSA

3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. — Media Relations for Aviation Professionals — Session repeated

3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. — Government Affairs and You — Session repeated