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ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Program allows … air carriers will put WMU students on a clear pathway to careers as commercial airline pilots. The … of nearly 700 students in three programs—aviation maintenance technology, aviation science and administration, …

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

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Tate College Associate Dean Dr. Deveta Gardner, President Edward Montgomery, WMU military advocate Kenneth Franks and … students, Western Michigan University has awarded the Operation Hat Trick Visible and Invisible Wounds … served from 2018 to 2022, specializing in aircraft engine maintenance on Coronado Island in San Diego, California, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition

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… Michigan Achievement Scholarship. This state scholarship was created to ensure access to a high-quality college … our career outcomes demonstrate every year,” President Edward Montgomery says. “Within months of graduation, 9 of 10 … for residence halls and apartments will allow for continued maintenance and improvements to existing facilities, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Spring career-related events set; fairs are open to public

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… April 6 . The event will take place in WMU's Aircraft Maintenance Center, 135 Helmer Road N, on the aviation … coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories. Additional giveaways and prizes will be available at Sephora inside J.C. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45800

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … a first officer and liaison among pilots, schedulers and maintenance personnel.  ExpressJet, based in Atlanta, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… in the correct direction. While we often begin heading one way, we soon find ourselves detoured towards another destination. Slowly, but surely the navigation … in the field of aviation. “I played around in the aviation maintenance side of the house for a while and loved it!” she …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele

Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles

College of Aviation

… Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles Submitted by Tom … machines overcome the laws of gravity.  His grandfather was a member of "the Greatest Generation," serving in the … to a campus job .  He logged two years at the university's maintenance warehouse, duty that he found beneficial. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/whittles

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … to be an annual event. William 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the … of three degree programs offered—aviation flight science, maintenance technology, and aviation management and …

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

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… largest regional airline in the world. It will provide a runway to success for aviation students through SkyWest's Pilot Pathway Program and AMT Pathway Program . LaFollette talks to a … job interview to become an A&P mechanic at one of SkyWest’s maintenance locations.  Broderick Bebout, right, and another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478