Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program Overview
CAM: Committed to Excellence, Prepared to Lead
Join the ranks of esteemed aviation professionals who have already been recognized as Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs) and apply for the CAM Exam today.
Prove Your Expertise
The Certified Aviation Manager Program identifies qualified professionals to lead flight departments and companies that use business aircraft. Through certification, you will prove your level of expertise and commitment to the aviation industry, enabling you to achieve your professional goals.
The certification process tests your proficiency in five subject areas:
- Leadership
- Personnel management
- Operations
- Technical and facilities services
- Business management
Lead With Distinction
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the business aviation community acknowledge Certified Aviation Managers as professionals who have reached a distinct level of industry knowledge. These men and women are fully committed – and ready to lead.
As a Certified Aviation Manager, you will:
- Prove your knowledge and qualifications in five key subject areas
- Prepare yourself for increased responsibility and career growth
- Receive recognition at both company and industry levels
- Join an elite group that will help shape the future of the business aviation community
Show Your Commitment
To begin the certification process, you first must qualify to take the CAM Exam by submitting a CAM Application. Qualification is based on:
- Job experience
- Education
- Licenses
- Attendance at business aviation industry events
- Enrollment in the NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP)
NBAA provides the support you need to become a Certified Aviation Manager. The CAM Study Guide gives you techniques for successful test taking, a list of resources used to develop exam questions and a practice test with questions just like those you’ll see on the actual CAM Exam. Your NBAA Membership also enables you to receive reduced rates on NBAA Conferences and PDP Courses.
Computer-Based Testing
Now it is easier than ever to take the CAM Exam. The CAM exam will be offered six times a year in a computer-based testing (CBT) format at 250 testing centers nationwide, providing CAM candidates with greater flexibility, convenience and accessibility. Additionally, the traditional paper exam still will be offered in conjunction with some NBAA events.
All CAM Applications must be submitted at least 45 days prior to scheduled exam dates. To find the test site nearest you, visit www.smttest.com.
What Other CAMs Have Said
“As a 30-year aviation maintenance professional, I asked myself if my skills and knowledge were adequate for today’s complex aviation environment. The NBAA Certified Aviation Manager Program provided me the mechanism and the answer. I believe CAM is the new yardstick by which aviation managers can now be measured to ensure their alignment to industry knowledge and standards.”
—Brian L. Hazen, CAM, Contract Maintenance Manager
