American Airlines and CR Smith Museum Launch AvEd Program Bridging the Classroom and Industry

Photo above – Students at the CR Smith Museum’s annual Aviation Career Day in 2022 were coached on flight simulators by students attending the American Airlines Cadet Academy. American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum are teaming up to introduce a new education program to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. The multi-year Aviation […]

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Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship Programs Recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce

Textron Aviation has announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce. The two-year programs support the company’s long-term strategic workforce plan and offer prospective and current employees opportunities to try new fields, learn new skills and stretch their abilities to build a […]

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Girls In Aviation Day Celebrated Nationally and in Central Oklahoma

The Women in Aviation International Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics collaborated with multiple entities including AAR Corporation, the Will Rogers World Airport, the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Air and Space Forces Association of Oklahoma, Boeing, Sooner Flight Academy, Logic Aviation Services, Piedmont Airlines, and […]

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AAR Recommends Collaborative Approaches to Solving Aviation Mechanic Shortage

AAR CORP. has launched its 2023 mid skills gap report. “Mid skills” describes careers that require industry certifications but not a college degree, including aviation mechanics. Recognizing the importance of gathering information on the state of mid skills talent development efforts and providing tangible recommendations for collaboration, AAR launched its first mid skills gap report […]

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Student Engagement at Boca Raton Airport Promises Bright Horizons in Aviation

The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) hosted its Student Aviation Day on September 21, further solidifying its commitment to nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals. In collaboration with the Academy of Aviation and Technology at West Boca Raton Community High School (WBRCHS), the event offered 23 participating students and faculty a tour of the […]

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago Campus Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) hosted the graduation of its first class of students at its South Ashland Avenue campus. Twenty-four graduates were honored during the ceremony, marking an important milestone in their aviation journey. Over 21 months, these students completed AIM’s training program, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to begin a career […]

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