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Women's Aviation Career Symposium

College of Aviation

… Women's Aviation Career Symposium WACS will award one $1000 scholarship to a female who is pursuing aviation or aeronautical education or training. This award … motivation and goals, and community involvement in aviation. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2019/10/womens-aviation-career-symposium

FAA: Now Hiring Aviation Safety Inspectors - Maintenance & Avionics

College of Aviation

… FAA: Now Hiring Aviation Safety Inspectors - Maintenance & Avionics Federal Aviation Administration: Aviation Safety Inspectors - Maintenance & Avionics General …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2023/03/faamaintenance

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, … "Bill" Hatfield KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pioneer in agricultural aviation and two national champion flight teams were … inducted into the Western Michigan University College of Aviation Hall of Honor last month, while two others were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

National Business Aviation Association

College of Aviation

… National Business Aviation Association The NBAA Charities scholarship program, … and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, … have gone on to even more successful careers in business aviation. “It’s very rewarding to see where these …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2019/05/national-business-aviation-association

Students try their skills at aviation and engineering

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… Students try their skills at aviation and engineering Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Learn about aerospace and aviation careers Saturday, May 19. KALAMAZOO--High school … School Districts will learn about various aerospace and aviation careers during Project Aerospace Expo Day from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/552

Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award

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… Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … in the Western Michigan University College of Aviation launched an annual award program to recognize those … as the award's first recipient. The first WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award will be presented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/336

Guitarist turned aviation activist to address WMU students

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… Guitarist turned aviation activist to address WMU students Submitted by … last fall and is being sponsored again by the College of Aviation. A frequent motivational speaker, he is known in aviation circles as "The Raviator." During his WMU talk on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1509

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway Submitted by Anonymous … agreement between Western Michigan University's College of Aviation and two closely allied commercial air carriers will … Airline Pilot Pathway Program —AP3—will allow WMU aviation students to begin a pilot screening process early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

Making it in Aviation Maintenance: Maria Sackrider Soars

College of Aviation

… Making it in Aviation Maintenance: Maria Sackrider Soars College of Aviation Technical Operations student Maria Sackrider For … their best perpetual passenger.   While the WMU College of Aviation (COA) senior majoring in aviation technical …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2022/12/sackrider

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation When Maya Thornley was growing up, "Rocky … from Western Michigan University with a degree in aviation flight science, she's chalked up a few highs of her … Grand Rapids to Milwaukee to Tampa. Thornley gravitated to aviation while being raised in Highlands Ranch 12 miles …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/07/mayathornley