Speaker: Heidi J. Williams


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Senior Director, Airports AOPA

Heidi Williams is the Senior Director of Airports for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association “AOPA.” Having spent the past 18 years in the aviation industry, she has a strong general aviation background as both a pilot and aviation advocate. Her focus is on United States government policies affecting pilots, airports, and the future aviation system.

Heidi started her career at AOPA in April 1999. In January of 2000, she was promoted to Government & Technical Affairs, Airport Support Network Department and in 2002 became the Associate Director in the Air Traffic Services Department. Heidi was promoted in November of 2002 to Manager of the Air Traffic, Regulatory and Certification Policy Department and was named Director of Air Traffic Services in October of 2005.

After managing air traffic issues for six years, Heidi has returned to the Airports Department of AOPA as the Senior Director of Airports. In her current position, Heidi handles a host of issues on behalf of general aviation specifically focused on airport policy.

A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Heidi holds a BS in Aeronautical Science and is a commercial instrument rated pilot and Certified Flight Instructor. Ms. Williams represents AOPA before membership, industry and government agencies. She resides in Hagerstown, Maryland.