Brad Slavens, FlightBridge

Craig Birch, Brown & Brown

Jason Sahl, Million Air

Sean White, Jet Access

Doug Wilson, FBO Partners

Kennedy Ricci, 4Air

John Dowty, Total Control Systems

Trissy Pickett, GoRentals

Jose Cabrera, Embassair

Khanh Nguyen, X-1FBO

Caroline Corrales, X-1FBO

Kyle Eiserer, Airside FBO

Neil Engerran, Jet Aviation

The X-1 Approach FBO & User Conference will take place again in 2024, April 2nd thru the 5th! Pre-Sale Tickets will be available at this year's NBAA BACE in Vegas and will end on October 31st. https://events.x1fbo.com/FBOUSERCONFERENCE2024

Special Guest: Humberto Zuluaga, CTO, X-1FBO

From inflight catering, to the science of flight tracking, Mike Ficklin shares his past experiences, what he is currently doing in the technology landscape and how it is helping aviation businesses to leverage this data in their day to day operations.

At last years NBAA BACE event X-1FBO SVP Steve Tubbs (who is part Irish) spoke with Shanan G. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean of the David B. O'Maley College of Business at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.    The conversation focuses on the opportunities that exist for ERAU students within Business Aviation and how the university continues to foster and harness the passion for aviation that exists amongst its student body.  

Thank you Dr Gibson for your time! 

About Shanan Gibson:

Dean of the O'Maley College of Business at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Shanan works with a fabulous and diverse team to create career-ready professionals. Their undergraduate and graduate programs include approximately 400 students who expect to graduate ready to add value in the organizations they will join or create. She believes leadership is not about “doing it all” but rather about building the relationships so everyone is willing and able use his or her talents for the betterment of our college as a whole.

About our Guest Craig Birch:

With more than 16 years of aviation experience Craig Birch serves as the Vice President of Aviation for Brown & Brown, Inc. A pilot since 16, Craig has been an insurance broker or underwriter since 2010. Prior to joining the Brown & Brown team, Craig has previously been employed as a Commercial Airline & Charter Pilot, broker and a Senior Underwriter for a leading aviation insurer. He managed the Chicago branch portfolio of one of the leading insurance carrier, helping it grow profitably over five years while realizing double digit growth. His experience includes underwriting airports, corporate aircraft, MRO facilities, service providers, rotor rotor-wing operations, aircraft product manufacturers, municipalities and Universities.

About Kyle Eiserer:

Kyle is a 20-year veteran in business aviation, with most of his time focusing on the development and growth of Fixed Base Operators (FBO’s). He has a solid track record of quickly implementing changes & enhancing teams, which substantially assists with rapid top-line growth and ultimately, the successful turn-around of FBO’s.

About Joe McDermott:

Joe has worked in Ops & business development with many FBOs including Landmark & Universal Aviation. Founder of Global FBO Consult, he has overseen projects in Bahrain, France, Ghana, India, Ireland, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Tanzania, UAE, UK & USA. Global FBO specialises in providing cost effective solutions to assist airports, FBOs & ground handlers grow efficiently & deal with competition, allowing them to attract new & keep existing customers & generate maximum revenue.

Stop by and see Jet Access at NBAA SDC2023 booth 544 and X-1FBO at booth 932!

About Sean White

Executive Vice President,

FBO Operations

Sean White is the Executive Vice President of FBO Operations for Jet Access. White oversees all of Jet Access’ 10 FBO locations and is the Direct Supervisor for FBO Management. He is

responsible for Ground Handling & FBO Operations, Fuel Quality Control, Government/Authority/Board relations, contract negotiations, training, and team

member engagement initiatives. Through his experience in economic development,

FBO Management, and multi-unit management, White is responsible for the

execution of the FBO strategy for development and growth.

Prior to joining Jet

Access, White served as the Vice President and General Manager of First Wing

Jet Center, the fixed based operator at Indianapolis Executive Airport and

Frankfort / Clinton County Regional Airport. In addition to the FBO operations,

he oversaw First Wing’s Part 61 flight school and Part 145 FAA-registered

repair station. Under his management, he grew the maintenance operation in

scope, revenue, and profitability. The team won recognition from the FAA and

Cirrus Aircraft for their commitment to training, safety, and operational

excellence.

Before joining First Wing, White provided marketing, communications, event management, and project management consulting services to the general aviation industry. He led the

development and implementation of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

(AOPA) Regional Fly-In program and played in key role in more than 20 Regional

Fly-In events. In addition to the Regional Fly-Ins, he has assisted and planned

events at Oshkosh, Sun N’ Fun, NBAA, and many other aviation events across the

country.

Prior to his leadership roles in aviation, White held numerous positions in economic development and government, including leadership of the Indy Connect Transit Initiative in

Central Indiana and the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s Land Use Initiative. He

served on the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and collaborated with

the FAA, Indianapolis Airport Authority, and local airport managers and FBOs to

ensure preparedness and planning for the additional air traffic associated with

the event. He also held positions with the U.S. Small Business Administration

and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Aviation Leadership Experience:

18 Years

Public Affairs Experience:

7 Years