The Other Side of the Fence

Unlock a candid, insider look at the aviation talent pipeline with Executive Dialogue Fellow Mark Cronin—Founder, Velocity R Aviation Foundation, and Retired Airline Captain (American Airlines)—as he presents “The Other Side of the Fence: Aviation Workforce Challenges and Opportunities.” Hosted by the Iacocca Institute’s Executive Leadership Dialogue, this session examines what it really takes to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of pilots, AMTs, dispatchers, and airside professionals—across airlines, airports, MROs, and OEMs. 

Mark Cronin is the Founder of Velocity R Aviation Foundation, advancing access and pathways into aviation careers. A retired American Airlines captain, he brings cockpit experience, union and safety perspectives, and a cross-sector view of airline, airport, and maintenance operations to the workforce conversation.