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

March 14 - 16, 2012 • 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 2012 Annual Repair Symposium will be held March 14 — 16, 2012 at the The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, VA.

Legislative Day: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

7:30 a.m. — Registration and Continental Breakfast — Salon 1 Foyer

8:00 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast with the Senator — Salon 1: Hear from a leading member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee about what’s in store for the industry on Capitol Hill.

8:30 a.m. — 8:45 a.m.: Taking it to the Street: Getting the most from the legislative process.

Speaker:
David G. Albert, Vice President External Affairs, Chromalloy & Government Affairs Committee Chairman, ARSA

8:45 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.: It's All About You: Your association’s legislative agenda for the remainder of the 112th Congress.

Speakers:
Daniel Fisher, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, ARSA
Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA

9:45 a.m.: Bus Departs for Hill Meetings with Members of Congress

11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.: War Room with Buffet Lunch — Capitol Hill Club, 300 1st Street, NE: ARSA’s "War Room" ensures members share intelligence, adjust messaging based on feedback, ask questions, resupply materials, and grab a bite to eat.

4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.: PR Committee Meeting (invitation only) - Plaza C

4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.: Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group Member Meeting — Boardroom

4:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.: Symposium Registration — Ballroom Foyer, Ritz Carlton (Registration is also open Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m - 12:30 a.m.)

5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.: Ice Breaker Reception — Salons I & II, Ritz Carlton

Symposium Agenda: Thursday, March 15, 2012

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

8:00 a.m. — 8:15 a.m.: Welcome and Introductory Remarks — The Grand Ballroom

Speaker:
Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA

8:15 a.m. — 8:45 a.m.: Keynote Address

Speaker:
Peggy Gilligan, Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

8:45 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.: Session 1 | What We Have Done Lately: The Association’s regulatory, legislative and communications initiatives have set the agenda. We make things happen through and for our members.

Speakers:
Marshall S. Filler, Managing Director & General Counsel, ARSA
Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA

9:30 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.: Session 2 | Opening Salvo — Maintenance: Regulators provide and discuss updates on the regulations, policies and procedures governing the maintenance industry.

Speaker:
Steve Douglas, Division Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, FAA
Karl Specht, Continuing Airworthiness Organisations Manager, Approval and Standardization Directorate, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Moderator: Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA

10:45 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.: Break

11:15 a.m. — 12:30 a.m.: Session 3 | Opening Salvo — Certification: Regulators provide and discuss updates on the regulations, policies and procedures that govern the design and production of civil aviation articles.

Speakers:
Dorenda Baker, Deputy Director, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA
Frédéric Copigneaux, Certification Deputy Director, EASA
Nicholas Ward, Manager Certification and Airworthiness Standards, Standards Branch, Standards Development & Future Technology Division, Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

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

12:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.: Lunch

12:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.: ARSA PAC Informational Luncheon (invitation only) - Murali, Pentagon Row: Those that have completed ARSA PAC solicitation consent forms are invited to a briefing about ARSA PAC.

2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.: Session 4 | Attract, Train and Retain: Learn how educators, individual companies and the government help the industry meet the challenges of attracting "next generation' technicians.

Speakers:
Ryan Goertzen, Vice President of Education, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Raymond Thompson, President, Aviation Technician Education Council

Moderator: Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA

3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.: Session 5 | Let My People Go: The ban on certificating new foreign repair stations prevents U.S. companies from accessing international markets, stifling job creation. Learn about the status of ARSA’s legislative efforts as well as the "pending" final rule from the Transportation Security Administration.

Speakers:
Daniel Fisher, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, ARSA
Kerwin Wilson, Acting General Aviation Manager, TSA

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

6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.: Evening Entertainment: Casino Night and St. Patrick's Day celebration — Plaza Ballroom

Symposium Agenda: Friday, March 16, 2012

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

8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast, Meeting and Annual Report - Plaza Ballroom: ARSA’s president provides the "State of the Association" report, including recent victories and plans for the future. Learn what your company can do for your association.

Speaker:
Hans-Jürgen Loss, Vice President Quality Management, Lufthansa Technik AG & President, ARSA

9:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.: Break

10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.: Session 6 | When the Paperwork Weighs Enough...: New requirements for producing parts in the U.S. have been in effect for almost a year; what issues are surfacing? What are manufacturers providing? What is the FAA "expecting"; how can the new rule be enforced?

Speaker:
Art Smith, Vice President, Corporate Quality and Environmental Safety, AAR Corp.

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

11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.: Session 7 | Customer Session: Discuss "hot issues" with customers; speakers include representatives from airlines, distributors, manufacturers and repair stations. What issues stifle business? What regulatory issues can be resolved together? What expectations are unrealistic or unnecessary for regulatory compliance? Have questions and answers ready!

Speaker:
Mark Swearingin, Vice President Technical Operations, Atlas Air

Moderator: Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA

12:30 p.m.: Symposium Adjourns