Joy Buoncuore to Be Honored with Prestigious S&D Leadership Award

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org

New Orleans, LA, March 24, 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present longtime scheduler and licensed dispatcher Joy Buoncuore with the Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award at the 2025 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2025), taking place March 25-27 in New Orleans.

Buoncuore serves as the supervisor of transportation scheduling for Constellation Energy, a position she has held since May 2024. She joined the company in 2016 as the senior transportation scheduler.

Previously, Buoncuore worked at Professional Flight Management Systems, Atlantic Aviation, DAL Global Services and Flight Safety International, where she began her career in aviation in 2000. She has held roles as a pilot and maintenance training scheduler, an FBO leader and trainer for both domestic and international airlines. She was also a company startup coordinator for a satellite business flight department.

She earned her FAA licensed dispatcher certificate from Flight Safety in 2018. Beyond her professional achievements, Buoncuore is actively involved in organizations including the Delaware Valley Business Aviation Association, Women in Aviation International, Women in Corporate Aviation, PRIDE and Women in Nuclear.

“Over the past eight years that I have worked with Joy, she has exemplified remarkable courage and adaptability at Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. Her steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of safety, adaptability and continuous growth has been clearly evident in both her actions and words,” said Brian Schuessler, director of transportation, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.

“Her innovative approach has delivered creative solutions that align with our commitment to safety and a development-centric work atmosphere for not only her direct reports, but the Constellation team as a whole,” he added. “Her contributions are indispensable.”

“I am honored to receive this recognition from my industry peers,” said Buoncuore. “I am committed to safety, empowering my team, enhancing operational excellence and bridging the gap between technology and efficient operations. My goal is always to making a lasting impact on my team and the industry, which I am passionate about.”

“Joy’s deep industry expertise and commitment to safety and excellence set her apart as a true leader in the business aviation community,” said Tyler Austin, NBAA senior director of events and credentialing. “We’re proud to celebrate her strong commitment to the profession and her drive to inspire others to succeed.”

Buoncuore is the 16th recipient of the S&D Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award, which was created in 2008 to recognize individuals who have shared their business aviation industry expertise, provided extraordinary service, exhibited leadership and made significant contributions to the scheduling and dispatching function.

Learn more about the S&D Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award.

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