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ISTAT Executive Leadership Program 

 

About

ISTAT is pleased to offer a unique, tailored program initially focused on women in the commercial aviation industry. By leveraging a multifaceted approach which includes coaching, mentoring, learning and leadership development, the program equips women with the knowledge, confidence and connections they need to elevate their careers to the next level. Intended for mid-career women with 10-15+ years of experience, this program is a unique opportunity for high-potential professionals.

Unique to this ISTAT offering, participants will be matched with a senior ISTAT member as a mentor. Mentors will meet face-to-face with participants during two collaborative, in-person events and connect monthly to provide ongoing support throughout the program.

The ISTAT Executive Leadership Program will launch in January 2025.

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Dates and Deadlines

Applications for the 2025 program are now closed. Selected participants will be notified in January.

Program Goals

Participants will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of one’s superpowers and areas of growth to be future C-suite leaders, enhancing awareness and emotional intelligence
  • Create tailored, operationalized development goals, ensuring measurable results, both individually and within groups
  • Build practical skills, confidence and behaviors essential to navigate the aviation industry as women leaders
  • Establish a lasting network of relationships across the industry that will endure beyond the program’s completion

Mentors

ISTAT will select the highest caliber men and women in the aviation industry to serve as mentors in this program. These individuals will be selected due to their wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. Interactions and engagements with mentors will be one of the key differentiators of this program. Participants will also benefit from exposure to the broader community of professionals within the commercial aviation industry. 

Sampling of Committed Mentors for 2025 Program:

Tom Baker, Aviation Capital
Ron Bauer, Azorra
Chris Dailey, Jackson Square Aviation
Pam Hendry, United Airlines
Ursula Hurley, JetBlue
Daniel Perez, AMEDEO
John Plueger, Air Lease Corporation
Sean Sullivan, VMO
Steven Udvar-Hazy, Air Lease Corporation

Time Commitment

This six-month program will run from February - July 2025.

  • Two in-person cohort seminars:
    • March 2025: ISTAT Americas, Phoenix, AZ, USA
    • July 2025: PwC facilities, New York, NY, USA
  • Three 90-minute individualized coaching sessions 
  • Four group coaching sessions 
  • Four organized connections with mentors (scheduled by mentor/mentee)
  • Capstone project

Participants are required to attend all seminars and sessions in order to complete the program.

Cost

The participant fee is US$10,000. ISTAT is investing in the development of this program by subsidizing a significant portion of costs. Travel, accommodation and other expenses for in-person seminars are the responsibility of participants. Program registration does not include ISTAT Americas registration in Phoenix 2-4 March.

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