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… Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles Submitted by Tom … generation in his family to make beautiful machines overcome the laws of gravity.  His grandfather was a member of … major air carriers (including Delta) with a fleet of nearly 500 planes (CRJ 200s, 700s and 900s) and more than …

… of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po Hsien "Johnny" Chen, whose roots are in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, and who ended up in Southwest Michigan by way of the … to what was offered by a collegiate aviation program based near a place called Kalamazoo.  His "host father" in Elkhart …

… both on aviation flight science as well as aviation management and operations . Who knows!  Maybe there will be time … became more than a blip on Stallman's radar "because of the warmth and welcoming nature I experienced when visiting the … path, enough so that Stallman started his flight training near his hometown in northern Indiana. When not taking part …

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits that she had almost no time for the extra-curriculars that would have helped launch … of Alaska, McAllen is at the extreme southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border.  "Before this job," Lucas says, "my …

… in their careers post-graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mey Wong , B.S.'22, made connections at a job fair that led … are positioning themselves to make a meaningful difference in the workforce and society. In fact, 93% of … students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We …

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, located in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a … railroad had a big impact on the city.  It was also the home of Charles F. Ritchel, who engineered a small, one-person …

… jockey to -- maybe -- desk jockey to stunt jockey.  Welcome to the career path of one Helen Hoffman. Now in her … a northern suburb of Detroit.  Like many a teenager, she was uncertain of her future course in life, but she also … impressive lineage.  Its establishment at a small airport near New York City was orchestrated by Amelia Earhart, who …

… Meet Julio Foliaco Submitted by Raine Kuch on If anyone asks … administrative theory at WMU while taking classes. Foliaco was no stranger to teaching, serving as a professor at the … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

… for Rebecca Lowe Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airlines that want their chief pilots to be able to "parlez-vous francais" … she regards these credentials as being quality, there is something more that future employers should consider.  Lowe, … that interest were the frequent visits to aunts who lived near Chicago's international airport.  "I would bring my …

… Technical Operations Alumna Morgan Boyd during her time as an intern at a corporate flight department Inside … "I have found that there is nothing more thrilling than watching an aircraft, which you helped tear apart, inspect, … to prep for a career in aviation technical operations.   A near-lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Western's home campus …