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- Aviation Management and Operations
- Aviation Technical Operations
- Aviation Minors
- Aviation Administration - Graduate Certificate
- Aircraft Dispatch and Scheduling - Undergraduate Certificate
- Airport Management - Undergraduate Certificate
- Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations - Undergraduate Certificate
- Air Force ROTC
- Accreditation
- FAA Tests
- Education and Training Administration
- Research and Industry Training
- Safety
- Aviation Emporium
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- Air Race Classic
- ALPA Ace Club
- Alpha Eta Rho
- American Association of Airport Executives
- Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
- Aviation Student Council
- Latino Pilots Association
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
- National Gay Pilots Association
- Skills USA
- Sky Broncos
- Women in Aviation
- Skydive Broncos
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- Technology Resources
- Directory
- Contact Us
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Research Focus
Aviation Workforce Development
Western Michigan University's College of Aviation contributes to industry research that promotes a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system that prepares students to become aircraft pilots, technical operations specialists, unmanned aircraft systems operators, and leaders across the breadth of aviation operations.
Vision
Aviation Workforce Development is supported by the professional development of collegiate level instructors and instructors from the K-12 school system. It includes but is not limited to the use of state of the art and cutting edge equipment, tools, facilities, techniques, and procedures to push students to learn the current and future skills needed to quickly integrate into the Aviation industry.
The College will consistently assess efforts to ensure alignment of workforce development efforts and topics with current economic development efforts.
Sub-Areas of Focus
Technology/Equipment
- Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality/ Mixed Reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Simulations
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Air Mobility
- Software solutions on personal electronic devices to enhance training
- Innovative, cutting-edge equipment & tools enhancements
Training
- Air Mobility
- Lecture, Labs, Curriculums
- Scenario-based training
- Externships/ Internships
- Experiential Learning
Human Factors
- Mental Health
- Resilience
- Emotional Intelligence
- Checklist Usage
- Optimal Performance
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The FAA's Centers of Excellence
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FAA’s PEGASAS
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