Name
Session 5 | Next Generation of Talent Powering Aviation’s Workforce
Date & Time
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
Cheryl Chen, IFATCA
Natalie Randolph, U.S Federal Aviation Administration
Oscar Marion, Airbus
Zoya Agarwal, Air India Ltd, UN women, UdaanPari
Natalie Randolph, U.S Federal Aviation Administration
Oscar Marion, Airbus
Zoya Agarwal, Air India Ltd, UN women, UdaanPari
Description
The aviation industry faces unprecedented workforce challenges as it navigates demographic shifts, technological disruption, and evolving operational demands. This session will examine strategies for attracting, retaining, and training the next generation of aviation professionals to ensure industry resilience and safety excellence.
Panel Moderator: Ms. Natalie Randolph, Director (Acting), FAA Asia-Pacific Region, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Panelists:
- Capt. Oscar Marion, Flight Operations Expert Pilot, Airbus
- Capt. Zoya Agarwal, Sr Commander, Air India Ltd; Spokesperson, UN Women; Founder/CEO, UdaanPari
- Ms. Cheryl Chen, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations