The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching “Be ATC,” a recruiting campaign to hire the next generation of air traffic controllers. The application window will be open nationwide from June 24-27 for all eligible U.S. citizens. Air traffic controllers are part of the FAA’s fast-paced, active team of 14,000 professionals in radar facilities and in […]
Piper Aircraft Selects Local High School Graduates to Join the Manufacturing Team
On May 5, 2022 Piper Aircraft hosted students from both the Vero Beach and Sebastian River High Schools for a tour and exploratory visit of the Piper Aircraft worldwide headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. Following the visit, Piper Aircraft coordinated interviews of several of the recent high school graduates and extended job offers to 84% […]
NATA Welcomes Ken Thompson, New Senior Advisor for Maintenance
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that FAA and industry veteran Ken Thompson has joined NATA’s regulatory team as Senior Advisor, specializing in business aviation maintenance issues. “Ken brings over 48 years of aviation experience to the NATA regulatory team, including nearly three decades as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. His experience in […]
NATA Releases Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Guidance
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Guidance — an educational guide for hangar owners and operators seeking a general understanding of updated hangar foam suppression system requirements, options, and alternatives. “When the 2022 edition of NFPA 409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars was released in October 2021, changes to the standard […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2022-2023 at 94th Annual Conference & Exposition in Seattle
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., Chief Executive Officer & Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, took office today as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2022-23. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to […]
AAAE Foundation Announces First Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation announced Kailyn Hyman as the inaugural recipient of the AAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. Hyman is a rising junior at Hampton University in Virginia, majoring in aviation and air transportation. The announcement was made at the 94th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Seattle. The scholarship […]
Textron Aviation Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities
Textron Aviation is growing its apprenticeship opportunities with an Avionics Technician Apprenticeship and a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Apprenticeship. The new positions build on the company’s established collaborative apprenticeship program to address long-term production and tooling requirements for the Textron Aviation’s aircraft programs. The robust two-year program will run from August 2022 to August […]
U.S. Navy Selects 20 Top Students for Summer Flight Academy
Photo above – Recent graduates from the Elizabeth City State University program. While some students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, 20 high-performing 11th and 12th graders from throughout the country will complete an intensive eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at either Delaware State University in […]
Defining June Events in Women’s Aviation History
Photo above – In 1930, songs were written about Britain’s Amy Johnson and her airplane named Jason. (WikiCommons) By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Over 113 years ago, the power of mutual support for women in the nascent field of ballooning and aeroplanes resulted in the founding of La Stella, the Aero Club Feminim. On June […]
FAA Awards $518 Million to Improve Critical Airport Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $518 million to build safer, more accessible airports across the country. “In communities of all sizes, airports are vital to local economies, sustaining jobs and getting people and goods where they need to go,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “We’re pleased to announce this […]
