NBAA Recognizes Movers and Shakers of Next Generation

King Schools Content & Marketing Manager Samuel Golden was chosen out of 600+ applicants for the National Business Aviation Association's 2023 40 Under 40 award.

The award is relatively new on the scene, having been first issued in 2018, but it has gone on to recognize younger up and comers in the industry "driving meaningful change and big results across all segments of business aviation."

"We are pleased to announce the newest class of Top 40 Under 40 business aviation professionals," said an NBAA announcement describing the 2023 induction. "This class represents a wide range of expertise in business aviation. It truly demonstrates that the next generation of leaders is here, and the industry is in good hands for a successful future."

John M. Dowd, King Schools VP of Marketing, nominated Golden, and said he was a "member of a new generation of technically proficient, digitally savvy young pilots who are ensuring the future of King Schools is in good hands." Dowd continued, adding that "Samuel is part of the team that is using video & social media to share courses and researching AI’s virtual and augmented reality possibilities. He interacts with thousands of people in the pilot community and helps guide them in their pilot training decisions. Samuel, is an accomplished pilot with a Commercial Airplane Single-Engine Land certificate and Instrument rating, as well as Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor and Remote Pilot certificates. He is a true aviation marketing expert.”

John and Martha King, founders and co-chairmen of King Schools, were pleased to see one of their own get some deserved recognition “Samuel has had a significant role in keeping King Schools relevant in a fast-changing, competitive market Our advertising and overall communication with our customers have greatly benefited from Samuel’s work. We are very pleased and proud to see Samuel receive this well-deserved award.”

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