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WAMA BOARD ELECTIONS COMING SOON
The Nomination Committee is seeking nominations for board officers. If you know of someone who would like to serve or if you would like to serve on the Board, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Mark Leutwiler at Leutwiler.m@portseattle.org by September 12, 2025.
Board terms are for 2-years and begin in January each year. In 2025, we will have a reshuffling of the Executive Board along with openings for Director positions. Please consider this opportunity to become more involved in the leadership of this great organization. If interested, please submit your Statement of Interest letter and a professional resume to Nominating Committee Chair Mark Leutwiler. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Mark.
| CYBER SECURITY TRAINING AT PAINE FIELD |
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Paine Field is hosting the 2025 Airport Cybersecurity Training provided by TSA and Idaho National Lab (INL). The class is going to be offered twice at Paine Field (PAE) / Boeing Everett on both Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 11-12, from 8am-5pm.
For more information, click here. For downloadable poster, click here.
Overview
This two-day course will provide trainees with basic to intermediate concepts for performing cybersecurity assessments of wireless access applications at airports. Participants will learn techniques for identifying Wi-Fi access points within the airport environment, analysis methods for determining wireless security gaps, and recommendations for improving defenses to defeat potential threats. By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:
1. Recognize wireless technology concepts.
2. Identify potential attack vectors.
3. Illustrate use of radio frequency (RF) capture tools.
4. Perform real-world data collection.
5. Analyze RF packet data.
State Provides $5 Million in Additional CARB Funding
Governor Ferguson signed the state budget on May 20, appropriating $5 million in additional funds for the Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) loan program. The CARB loan program provides low-interest loans for capital projects at public use airports that generate revenue or reduce costs to make airports more self-sustainable.
CARB offers loans up to $1.2 million at a fixed 2% interest rate. Loans can be up to 20 years with an optional 3-year loan repayment deferral period. To date, CARB has funded 23 projects for $14.5 million. Projects have included hangars, fueling facilities, airport utility infrastructure, a multipurpose building that included a restaurant, an aviation workforce training facility, acquisition of an existing terminal building, and airport equipment. Over 78% of the projects have been successfully completed.
The Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) is meeting in October to award funds and is accepting applications. The initial deadline for applications is Friday, September 19, 2025. For an application or more information, contact Dave Chenaur, Aviation Loan Program Manager at chenaud@wsdot.wa.gov or 360-628-1767 (cell). The loan application and other loan program information is also posted on WSDOT Aviation’s website, https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/aviation/ community-aviation-revitalization-board-carb-loan-program
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
I am sincerely honored to have been elected President of WAMA for 2025. It is my privilege to serve in this capacity, as I am committed to exploring innovative ways to enhance our organization and effectively address the needs of our members.
In alignment with WAMA’s Mission Statement, which emphasizes our commitment to strengthening airport management and fostering professionalism among airport operators in Washington State, I look forward to continuing our alliance.
As we prepare for 2025, I am excited about our board and committee members' ongoing commitment to advancing our organization's goals. During my presidency, I plan to focus on enhancing our processes, continuing outreach to small and rural airports, and increasing student engagement in WAMA.
I look forward to working collaboratively with all of you to further our mission and make a meaningful impact in our industry. Thank you for your trust and support.
Lorene Robinson, C.M., ACE
President, Washington Airport Management Association
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