Judges’ School Info
What you need to know for SAFECON 2025
We’re glad you’re considering being a NIFA judge. The position comes with a fair amount of responsibility, as well as a few benefits. Not only will you help oversee the administration of the NIFA rulebook during competitions, but you’ll interact and connect with students and peers in the aviation industry, and potentially make lifelong friends. First and foremost, the most important implement in a judge’s toolkit is a sense of and dedication to fairness, followed closely by sunscreen, layered clothing, and a good pair of boots! The hours can be long – oftentimes you’ll be at the airport before the competitors to help set up or prepare for an event, and you’ll stay after the teams have left to clean up or grade tests and input scores to the scoring program. It can be grueling but rewarding work.
All former National Chief Judges in attendance at NIFA SAFECON 2015 including then Senior Chief Judge Darryl Stubbs (front)