Join us on a new endeavor of our SCC General Aviation Committee. 

Don’t miss out on great networking opportunities and industry speaker ALEX GERTSEN with sound knowledge that will help you grow and improve yourself and your airport!  

ALEX GERTSEN

Director, Airports and Ground Infrastructure at NBAA

As Director of Airports and Ground Infrastructure Alex Gertsen is responsible for
protecting airport access and advocates for airports on behalf of business aviation. His
portfolio also includes runway and surface safety as well as aviation noise.

With over 25 years’ experience in the aviation industry, Alex is an active instrument-rated commercial pilot and aircraft owner. He regularly relies on his Mooney for air
transportation.

Alex started his aviation career coordinating aircraft charters and logistics in the White
House Travel Office. Subsequently, Alex’s passion for technology and his focus on
safety grew as part of his work at Lockheed Martin and carried through his efforts at
the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Air Traffic Control
Association (ATCA). He founded Aviation Fury, LLC and prior to joining NBAA consulted
leading aviation technology companies to bring innovative safety solutions to airports
and general aviation.

Alex is a graduate of The George Washington University and holds a Masters degree
from The Johns Hopkins University.