Ronnie Rebecca Lee Booth, AMT 2018 Next Gen 40 Under 40 Award Winner
Ronnie Rebecca Lee Booth says, "I was motivated to enter the aviation industry due to its overwhelming impact on our society. Working in aviation allows me to be a part of the stories of so many: the reunited family, the successful entrepreneur, and the critical supply delivery. It allows me to be a part of something bigger than myself, and to influence the lives of many." Her grandfather, David Booth, is a former recipient of both the Charles Taylor and the Wilbur Wright, prestigious FAA Awards, and he retired from Capitol International Airways and then Federal Express. Her uncle, Raymond Booth, is the head QA/QC final acceptance individual for FEDEX at Boeing for the 767 aircraft program. Her mother, Rebecca M. Booth, is the former honor graduate at Guilford Technical Community College, Tom Davis Center (Piedmont Airlines founder) in Greensboro, NC, and one of the first women in ultra light aviation.
Booth received the majority of her training through Royal Technical Group Inc. (where she served as training operations manager) and Satair. She holds a bachelor of arts from Duke University (on a full academic scholarship), a master of business administration from Wake Forest University (on a full Presidential scholarship), and a Project Management Graduate Certificate from Duke University.
Currently she serves as the global head of training for all 10 Satair distribution centers and warehouses across seven countries. She is responsible for developing the training curriculum structure and content for Satair's warehouse operations. She is also in charge of creating development programs to help employees expand their skills and career opportunities.
Nomiated by Ned Angene, Accountable Manager, Royal Technical Group: "Ms. Booth worked here at Royal Technical Group, a FAA and EASA 145 certificated repair station, and completely constructed our EASA MAG 6 compliance from start to finish. It was amazing at how fast Ms. Booth obtained a complete and thorough understanding of the Complex EASA requirements. Ms. Booth is under 30 years old and given the right opportunities she could be running a multi national Aviation Corporation in the future. Once you meet her, you quickly see and understand her abilities are such that one would expect to see her rise and with the right opportunities, be at the Top Level at Airbus or Boeing Corporate Management. Ms. Booth quickly understands complex issues and creates solutions and her understanding of the Global Aviation Industry is amazing."
Booth gives back to the industry through "my commitment to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, has access to high quality training that can help them reach their goals. Blue collar workers are often overlooked, yet they form the backbone of our operations. Without them, our industry simply does not work. I am passionate about and committed to helping others grow and reach their potential in a socially and environmentally conscious way."
Booth's career goals center on expanding her reach and ability to provide quality education to all members of the aviation industry. "I hope to move into increasingly strategic roles where I can not only influence my department and company, but provide resources and structures to the wider aviation community as well."
