For many aeronautical hopefuls, the idea of securing a spot in the left seat of an airliner represents the golden ring of career attainment. To be in command of an airliner and draw the platinum plated paychecks that come with that position is so appealing to some of us that we miss the opportunity to smell the flowers along the way. Or the Je-tA.
Aviation Careers
$5 million granted to train next generation of mechanics
The $5 million will be used to establish new educational program, provide scholarships and internships, and much more.
Foot to Flight campaign introduces Chicago kids to aviation
A new grant from the Foot Locker Foundation will provide kids from the Chicago Housing Authority the chance to learn about aviation and aerospace careers, with some even getting the chance to train for their private pilot certificate for free.
2022 promises to be a good year for general aviation
While challenges abound for general aviation in 2022, including increasing pressure to ban 100LL, supply chain issues, inflation, and the increasing demand for pilots, mechanics, and other employees, there’s also a lot of opportunity. Demand is high for general aviation aircraft and careers in the industry have never looked better.
New Aircraft Mechanic Training Center in the works at Dayton airport
The new training center, which will be housed in a renovated hangar at Dayton International Airport, is expected to open in early 2023.
Piper opens applications for 2022 apprentices
Applications are due May 31, 2022, for the 2022 apprenticeship program, which begins in August.
Earn and learn
A new program gives people interested in becoming an aviation maintenance technician the chance to work full-time while going through training. Tuition reimbursement is included, along with $1,000 to people willing to relocate to Wichita.
Lewis University partners with South Korean school to train mechanics
Students will begin their studies in South Korea, then finish up at Lewis University, earning either an Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree or an Aviation Maintenance Certificate.
New company offers leadership training for aviation professionals
Memberships include group coaching, goal setting, networking, and education about various aspects of the range of occupations in aviation.