The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation and Choose Aerospace signed an agreement to establish a formal collaboration on their aviation education and workforce pipeline initiatives. The parties will collaborate to “identify curriculum alignment, jointly promote each other’s educational materials, and pursue grant funding opportunities related to aviation,” according to the memorandum of understanding. The […]
Aviation Education
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 […]
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 […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Fortifies Legacy Partnership with Civil Air Patrol Squadron
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has announced a renewed commitment to the Boca Raton Composite Squadron (BRCS), a local unit of the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol (CAP). During a board meeting held on September 20th, the BRAA presented a donation of $28,100 to BRCS leadership, which covers the lease and […]
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 […]
Girls in Aviation Day 2023 Inspires Over 30,000 Participants
Photo above – WAI Northern Planes Chapter at Fargo Air Museum, ND, USA 2023. Girls around the world participated in the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 23. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants more […]
Flying Musicians Association Opens 2024 Scholarships
Here’s how you can help the Flying Musicians Association (FMA) and country music star Aaron Tippin (“the luckiest hillbilly that has ever lived”) create more pilots. The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has two unique programs for student musicians who want to join the pilot ranks and aviators who are musicians wanting to enhance their craft. […]
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 […]
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 […]
CAF Airbase Georgia to Display 2 WWII Aircraft at Girls in Aviation Day
Two restored World War II aircraft from Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will be part of this year’s annual Girls in Aviation Day Sept. 16 at Covington Municipal Airport, Covington, Ga. Women in Aviation International (WAI) arranges the entire day dedicated to inspiring young women and girls to explore careers in aviation. Activities are […]
