2026 Summer Seminars Recap
The 2026 Summer Seminars were held July 19–21 at the US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego, California. Co-hosted by Republic Airways and presented in partnership with FordHarrison, this year’s event welcomed 80 attendees for two packed days of insightful discussions and professional networking.
Topics covered included:
- Culture Is the Offer: How Regional Airlines Attract and Retain Veteran Talent
- Navigating Challenges and the Future of Regional Aviation
- What to Expect from This Administration’s FAA and TSA
- Managing Employee Mental Health Issues
- Navigating the DEI Minefield
- Hiring in 2026 and Beyond
- Cal/OSHA & Fed/OSHA Updates
- Ensuring Compliance When Onboarding New Employees
- Marijuana and State Laws vs. Federal Regulations
- Marijuana Reclassification
- Top 10 Best Practices for Anti-Drug and Alcohol Program Managers presented by AirTera
- Ask the Attorney
This year, RAA and co-host Republic Airways are supporting human trafficking survivors through the California-based organization Saving Innocence. Together, our attendees assembled 24 personal hygiene bags and donated additional items to support survivors of human trafficking.
The 2026 Summer Seminars program was pre-approved for:
- 8 hours of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)’s Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
- 8.5 Global recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and participants for making this event meaningful and insightful.
See you in Seattle, WA, in 2027! Stay tuned for updates on dates and agenda.
