Meeting Notices — Page 49

October 5, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

Tour of GE Aviation, Flight Test Operation

Tour of GE Aviation, Flight Test Operation, Victorville, CA

General Electric Boeing 747 testbed, photographed on June 11, 2015.

Orange County Chapter meeting on November 5

Please join us on Thursday, November 5, 2015, 9:00am – 11:00am PDT for a tour of GE Aviation’s flying test bed located in Victorville, California featuring a modified 747-400. The 747 flying test bed is used for testing next generation jet engines, including the LEAP engine. On the tour, visitors will spend approximately one hour touring the facility, including a chance to view the aircraft’s interior, cockpit, data system and instrumentation, engines and load bank area. Visitors will get an opportunity to see some of the modifications made to transform the 747 into an operational flying test bed.

This event is limited to 40 US citizens on first-come basis. A waitlist will be maintained.

The event is free for A&D Forum members (exclusive access until October 20) and $35 for non-members (who may register after October 20). Click here to register to attend the event.

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

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment.

October 1, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Human Engagement and Lean”

“Human Engagement and Lean:
Why America’s Winning The Battle, But Losing The War”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 16

While lean manufacturing is a game changer in production, sadly, its impact is creating human productivity without the important elements that make us all human. Employee engagements are at historical lows, and man’s curiosity and creativity seems to be a distant memory from his incredible past.

So why is the disconnect between improving business process and improving people so vast? Why are companies of all sizes seemingly winning the battle on productivity, but losing the war on employee engagement? Is man’s curiosity and creativity set to go off a cliff without new leadership approaches to engaging tomorrow’s workers beginning today? What will that impact mean for American jobs?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 16, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when panelists John Perry, Robert Corbin, and Colin Baird will discuss employee engagement, what it feels like to be disengaged at work, and what can be done to improve it.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 9). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaoct15.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

September 20, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

Tour of General Atomics UAV Flight Test Facility

Tour of General Atomics UAV Flight Test Facility

South Bay (CA) Chapter October 14 meeting in Palmdale

General Atomics Flight Test Facility (also known as the Gray Butte UAV Site) may be the largest private unmanned aerial vehicle airport in the USA. It is General Atomics’ main test center, where the company’s Predator and Reaper UAVs are regularly flown. The company has operated for years out of the nearby El Mirage Lake airport, which it developed with the CIA, and still uses as well.

Please join us in Palmdale, CA, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 10:00am-12:00pm PDT (networking at 9:30am) for a presentation and tour of the Facility

Attendance is limited to US Citizens who are the #1 or #2 operating executives of A&D companies or plants. The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 29). Advanced registration is required, and registration closes at 7:00am on October 7. For more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsboct15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Aerospace Engineering Corp., Community Bank, and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and led by the heads of Aerospace Manufacturing & Engineering. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates.

September 15, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Building Enterprise Value in Mid-Market Firms”

“Building Enterprise Value in Mid-Market Firms”

Orange County Chapter meeting on October 1
(live webstream available)

In recent years, the aerospace markets for both commercial and military products have been rapidly changing and are becoming more and more competitive. In this hyper competitive environment, properly entering/exiting the market has become even more complex.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, October 1, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when David Schmidt, CEO of a middle-market A&D company, will outline a plan for building enterprise value and investment strategies for growing middle market companies. In the current atmosphere, Strategic Leaders, Mid-Market Competitors, and Private Equity Investors share similar challenges in building Enterprise Value. Limits on growth include access to capital, capacity constraints, staffing, retention of skills, and collective bargaining units. The key to successfully building enterprise value and managing growth is to construct and follow a well-defined Investment Thesis that outlines year-to-year goals & expectations. David Schmidt will share investment strategies and planning for Mid-Market Firms.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 24). You may also attend via the web for free. Click here to register to attend the meeting

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

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment.

September 11, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Leadership Lessons from the Race to Space”

“Leadership Lessons from the Race to Space”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on September 18

From 1959 through 1981, John J. Perry worked among the most innovative leaders, both on and off this planet. He worked on Orbital Rendezvous, X-15, and Lunar Landing Research Vehicle simulators, to name a few. He worked with many talented others, including Neil Armstrong, Joe Walker, and Pete Knight. On July 20th, 1969, John observed the product of their joint efforts as Neil took, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

So why, after more than 22 years, did John leave the organization he once loved so much? What propelled him out of NASA just prior to retirement and into a completely different career?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, September 18, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when John J. Perry, Founder and President,
Human Productivity Systems will share the leadership lessons he learned during his exciting journey. Also learn what he thinks it will take for organizations of all descriptions to return to a time when most leaders understood their roles and most employees were inspired to commit their best in their employer’s service.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 14). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflasep15.eventbrite.com.

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

September 6, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Introduction & Tour of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University”

“Introduction & Tour of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University”

Arizona Chapter September 15 meeting

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a non-profit independent institution offering more than 70 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering, and Security & Intelligence. Embry-Riddle is the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies.

Please join us in Prescott, AZ on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, (networking at 9:00am, meeting and tour 9:30–11:00am), for presentations on and a tour of Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus. The ERAU Chancellor, Dr. Ayers, will provide welcoming remarks, followed by presentations by one or more of the ERAU staff, including Dean Ron Madler, Dean of Engineering. The presentations will provide a perspective of researched technologies and fields of aerospace interest.

The meeting will be followed by a brief walking tour of ERAU’s engineering facilities and their unique capabilities. In particular, the College of Security and Intelligence and College of Aviation have some aspects that will be of interest to the Aerospace and Defense community.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 8). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

September 1, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

Tour of Lockheed Martin F-35 Line in Ft. Worth

Tour of Lockheed Martin F-35 Line in Ft. Worth

Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter October 8 meeting

Officially designated as Air Force Plant 4, Fort Worth is the headquarters of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and home of the F-35 Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon and program support for the F-22 Raptor. Manufacturing activities include F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon final assembly. Portions of the Japan F-2 fighter are also produced here.

Please join us in Ft. Worth on Wednesday, October 8, 2015, for a tour of this exciting facility (registration and networking at 9:00am, meeting and tour 9:30–11:30am).

This event is limited to US Citizens. Tickets are limited to 40 people on a first-come first-served basis. All information must be submitted to Lockheed by October 5, and thus registration closes at 9:00am CST on Monday October 5. While the event is free, until Sept 21 A&D Forum members have exclusive access to register. For more information and to register to attend the tour, go to http://adfdfwoct15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

August 26, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Creating Competitive Advantage through Your Supply Chain”

“Creating Competitive Advantage through Your Supply Chain”

South Bay (CA) Chapter September 10 meeting

In recent years, the aerospace markets for both commercial and military products have become more and more competitive. With industry consolidation and few new aircraft being launched this trend is becoming ever more prevalent.

Most companies have reacted to these challenges by initiating continuous improvement activities focused largely on leaning out production operations and reducing direct labor product content. Businesses who have embraced lean initiative for many years are finding diminishing returns from this approach. In many cases this activity has been accomplished by the outsourcing of non-core operations and work content, reducing the internal production base.

Given this situation, many companies have realized they must redirect their attention to creating value through enhanced supply chain efficiencies. Ducommun is in the midst of such a supply chain transformation.

Please join us in Torrance, CA, on Thursday, September 10, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Joel Benkie (President & COO) and Jerry Redondo (VP of Operational Excellence) of Ducommun share some key aspect of their strategy and approach.

Attendance is limited to the #1 or #2 operating executives of A&D companies or plants, i.e., organizations that have a direct role in production, e.g., engineering, fabrication, coating, and testing. Likewise, to promote exchange, each meeting is limited to 20 attendees.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 3). Advanced registration is required. or more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbsep15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

August 25, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“2016 Defense Budget Update”

“2016 Defense Budget Update”

Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter September 10 meeting

Please join us in Ft. Worth on Thursday, September 10, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Jeremiah (J.J.) Gertler, Specialist in Military Aviation, Congressional Research Service, Washington, D.C., will discuss the 2016 defense budget, reviewing Congressional action on the Administration’s proposed budget and how major programs have fared to date. He will provide acquisition forecasts for aviation assets from al the military services — rotary wing, fixed wing, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles — with observations about programs to watch in the future (including some that might surprise you!).

For the rest of 2015 the meetings of the DFW Chapter are free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfdfwsep15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.