Inside Florida’s Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem
Experiencing the systems, technology, and stakeholders shaping AAM deployment.
Selected as a student delegate for the 2026 Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium, engaging with government, industry, and infrastructure leaders and gaining hands-on exposure to emerging AAM technologies—including flying a Joby Aviation simulator.
Client
Vector Technics
Year
2023–2024
Industry
Aerospace Manufacturing / Electric Propulsion
The Experience
At the Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in May 2026, I participated in discussions and demonstrations focused on the transition from AAM concept development to real-world deployment.
The symposium brought together stakeholders across:
eVTOL aircraft development
FAA certification
aviation infrastructure
vertiport planning
airspace integration
state transportation strategy
public-private partnerships
operations and commercialization
A standout part of the experience was the opportunity to fly the Joby Aviation simulator, providing a direct look at how next-generation eVTOL operations are being translated into the pilot interface and operational environment.
What I Took Away
AAM deployment is not one engineering problem.
It is the coordination of:
Aircraft + Pilot + Infrastructure + Airspace + Regulation + Operations + Community
Experiencing the Joby simulator alongside the broader policy and infrastructure discussions made that systems-level relationship especially clear.
