Meeting Notices - Santa Clarita Valley

<strong>Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on April 16 19, 2024</strong>

Please join us for an in-person site tour of ITT Aerospace on Tuesday April 16, 7:15-9:00am PST. Learn more about ITT Aerospace including:

• Innovation and introducing new cutting-edge products.
• Leadership in global aerospace technology markets.
• Diverse product lines including a wide range of offerings including linear and rotary actuators, valves, pumps, switches, and more.
• Expertise in critical aerospace areas, with highly engineered solutions for critical areas of commercial aircraft systems.

The location of the meeting is at ITT Aerospace Controls in Valencia. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until April 9 ($45 thereafter).  Registration will close at 7:30am on April 14.  For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to <a href=”https://adfscvapr24.eventbrite.com/”>https://adfscvapr24.eventbrite.com/</a>.

Information about joining The A&amp;D Forum is at <a href=”https://aerospacedefenseforum.org”>https://aerospacedefenseforum.org</a>.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace &amp; Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on March 19, 2024

Please join us for an in-person meeting on Tuesday March 19, 7:15-9:00am PST when Barton F. Webb, President, and Eric D. Jensen, Managing Director of Janas Associates, will describe:
• Current A&D Trends
• Critical success factors to profitably grow your business
• The Key Elements Investors and Acquirors Looking for
• How businesses are valued during the sale process
• Timelines for the preparation and process
• Valuation examples from actual deals

The location of the meeting is Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until March 12 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvmar24.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on FEbruary 20, 2024

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is to help emerging aviation markets to safely develop an air transportation system that moves people and cargo between places previously not served or underserved by aviation – local, regional, intraregional, urban – using revolutionary new aircraft that are only just now becoming possible.

Please join us on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, (Networking & Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am Meeting & Presentation: 7:45-9:00am Pacific Time) when Starr Ginn, Advanced Air Mobility Lead Strategist, NASA will discuss the many challenges o support this new mode of transportation that need to be addressed: Electric Aircraft and Automation Certification, Infrastructure, Airspace Integration and Community Integration.

The location of the meeting is Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until February 13 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvfeb24.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on January 16, 2024

Every New Year, California employers are greeted with a host of new laws regulating the workplace. 2024 is no exception. In January, several new changes will take effect in California, potentially impacting your organization and creating new compliance obligations.

In this presentation, you will receive a comprehensive review of recent updates to California employment laws and the changing employment landscape. You will hear from a seasoned California employment defense attorney about potential pitfalls and key employment considerations.

Please join us on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, (Networking & Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am Meeting & Presentation: 7:45-9:00am Pacific Time) when Jessica S. Westcott, Esq. of Hackler Flynn & Associates helps us to become familiar with the new laws and learn best practices for avoiding costly employment law issues in the coming year.

The location of the meeting is Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until January 9 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvjan24.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting and Tour on October 26, 2023

Please join us on Thursday October 26, (7:15-7:45am: Check-in, Networking and Continental Breakfast, 7:45am-8:45am: Presentation and Tour, and 8:45am-9:00am: Wrap up, final networking) for a tour of Aero TMF in Valencia. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow SCV A&D industry executives, as well as see a local surface finishing operation. Aero TMF supports military, space, and commercial programs. Their key customers include Eaton, Northrop Grumman, and NASA.

Aero TMF has comprehensive metal processing, paint, coating, and NDT capabilities and is NADCAP certified. They are a one stop shop for many processes, with a focus on mission critical parts.

The location of the meeting is Aero TMF in Valencia. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until October 19 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvaoct23.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on August 15, 2023

Many SME Defense Contractors misunderstand complying with the DoD’s CMMC Assessment Program as fulfillment of complying with the NIST Security Requirements which is the standard SME Defense Contractors are used to measure compliance. This misunderstanding leads many SME Defense Contractors to have a false sense of the amount of time required to comply with these standards by focusing on the CMMC rulemaking delays. The reality is most defense contractors are running behind in the compliance schedule without knowing it.
This can result in the following issues for SME Defense Contractors:

• How will revisions to NIST SP 800-171 affect compliance deadlines for the SME Defense Contractor?
• Will the DoD provide extra time for SME Defense Contractors to implement these changes?
• Which revision of NIST SP 800-171 will be used to evaluate SME Defense Contractors’ compliance with CMMC?

Please join us in Valencia on Tuesday, August 15, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am & Meeting: 7:45–9:00am) when Jacob Horne, Chief Security Evangelist, Summit 7 Systems, will provide information on:

• How to avoid accidentally mistaking CMMC for NIST cyber requirements, which occurs frequently and thus may cost SME Defense Contractors their DoD contracts.
• The DoD expects SME Defense Contractors of all sizes to be fully compliant with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 requirements today.
• NIST will be expanding SP 800-171 requirements by 37% in Q1 2024 and create more compliance work for SME Defense Contractors.

The location of the meeting is at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until August 8 ($45 thereafter). Registration closes at 7:15am on Monday, August 14 to give time to send parking passes. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvaug23.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on June 20, 2023

Please join us on Tuesday, June 20, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am & Meeting & Tour: 7:45–9:00am) for networking, presentation, and a tour of Aircraft Component Repair, Inc. in Valencia. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow SCV A&D industry executives, as well as see a large-scale structures and machining operation.

ACR is a machine shop and engineering company owned and operated by engineers specializing in performing Standard CMM / OHM repairs, ACR-Developed repairs, and one-time reclamation repairs. ACR has a group of highly trained and motivated machinists working on a myriad of equipment; such as lathes, mills, NC Jig Grinders, Presses, and many other machinery onsite. The engineers’ combined work experience and expertise is exemplified by the superior workmanship of each ACR repaired or reclaimed component that is returned to our customers.
ACR is an FAA, EASA, China CAAC, Thai DGAC and Indonesian DGAC approved repair station, and a leading subcontractor to the airline industry, developing and performing unique piece-part repairs on aircraft components.

The location of the meeting is at Aircraft Component Repair in Valencia. Attendance is limited to twenty (20) attendees and members of the local A&D manufacturing community will have priority. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until June 13 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvjun23.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on May 16, 2023

The return of supersonic passenger air travel will soon be one step closer to reality. The X-59 is part of NASA’s Low Boom Flight Demonstration mission and will demonstrate aircraft that can fly at supersonic speeds with a greatly reduced sonic signature – a soft thump rather than the disruptive boom currently associated with current supersonic flight. This is the next logical step in our path to enabling the industry’s decision to open supersonic travel for the flying public.

Please join us in Valencia on Tuesday, May 16, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am & Meeting: 7:45–9:00am) when David Richardson, X-59 Program Director, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, will take us through the concept and the test program. He will discuss the challenges and how the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works© has met them.

Of interest to ADF members and guests will be the unique design features of the configuration and the pilot interface. Mr. Richardson will also tell us about the challenges of finding suppliers for one-of-a-kind aircraft.

The location of the meeting is at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until May 9 ($45 thereafter). Registration closes at 7:15am on Monday May 15. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvmay23.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on April 25, 2023

Please join us on Tuesday, April 25, 7:15-9:00am Pacific Time for a networking, presentation, and a tour of FMI Aerostructures in Valencia. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow SCV A&D industry executives, as well as see a large-scale structures and machining operation. FMI supports military, space, and commercial programs. Their key customers, include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Blue Origin.

FMI Aerostructures has comprehensive manufacturing and assembly capabilities housed in its state-of-the-art 240,000 sq. ft. facility. With 3,4,5 & 6-axis vertical and horizontal machining, they are approved for fracture, durability, maintenance, and flight science critical components. In addition to its core offering of complex manufacturing of components and assemblies covering most alloys and parts of any size—they also offer a variety of value-added services such as assembly and supply chain management.

The location of the meeting is at FMI Aerostructures in Valencia. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until April 15 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvapr23.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.