When exploring new worlds and chasing opportunities, it helps to have a guide navigating your paths. Meet Randall Rochon, a 2002 graduate of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation and a founding member of the campus chapter of what is now known as the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals - WMU (OBAP) and current first officer with United Airlines.

International student, Tommy Pagawak, found his way to Western Michigan University through a chance encounter. Always passionate about aviation, Pagawak's knew nothing about WMU until he ran into a Western Michigan University College of Aviation alumni. This happenstance experience would change Pagawak's life journey, propelling him all the way from Papua, New Guinea to Kalamazoo, MI.

For decades, The Dominican Republic has been exporting to the United States scores of talented baseball players with the ability to send white spheroids on long, majestic flights.  Thanks to the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, Miguel Del Rosario, whose former home is the capital city of Santo Domingo, was able to polish and train his skills so that people can enjoy safe and secure flights all over the world.