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Friday Feature: Ashley Pratt

College of Aviation

… and a Bronco alumna. Graduating from the College of Aviation in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Flight Science, Ashley is a Michigan native and … education at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation. Contact: Edited by Lindsey Bzura, 03/18/2020 March …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/pratt

From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky

College of Aviation

… 2019 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a degree in aviation flight science . While his experience wasn't … his home state who annually flock to Kalamazoo for their aviation training, Been as a youngster did a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/been

Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

News

… in the Punta Gorda area that would: Provide the College of Aviation with an additional location that would allow … flight time and enhance the college's ability to respond to aviation industry needs. Allow the College of Health and … significant new clinical and internship opportunities.  "Aviation is central to this effort," Gaymer said. "Florida …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27594

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… the life experiences to prove that.  For the WMU College of Aviation alumnus who now flies as a first officer for Envoy … room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation Alumnus Brian Depuy "I have been denied countless … a good scholarship , an instructor's job in the College of Aviation, and a treasured internship with United Airlines . …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy

Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… out. “When I looked at WMUs list of majors,” she said, “aviation maintenance caught my eye and I never looked back.” Request WMU College of Aviation Information Graduating from Farmington High School … blasted off for Kalamazoo, MI to pursue a degree in aviation maintenance technology. The program, now called …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes being built in his home of … his own destiny.  Researching and evaluating various aviation programs as a high school senior in 2001 and 2002, … to Western Michigan University, enrolling in the College of Aviation.  Entering WMU as a freshman in the fall of 2002, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on Mott and Capt. Dave Powell, WMU College of Aviation Dean The thrill of piloting is to be in command -- … and work for a major airline. Request WMU College of Aviation Information Future WMU Bronco and Professional … recalled that experience in the Cessna, the thoughts of an aviation career weren’t part of the conversation. However, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

Friday Feature: Chris Desmond

College of Aviation

… interested in the airline route. After graduating from Aviation Flight Science in Spring 2018, he moved to Juneau, … as a senior and his tour demonstrated that the College of Aviation really is a tight knit group. “While it may be one … in-depth planning for every flight. “Statistics in Alaskan aviation show that it has to carry over or things can go …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/desmond

Pilot training program recognized for excellence

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A national aviation association has honored Western Michigan University's College of Aviation for excellence in pilot training. The National Air … 2018-19 Industry Excellence Awards recognized WMU's aviation programs for outstanding contributions in safety, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53459

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… at WMU, stands near several planes on the College of Aviation campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … called Aviate . The partnership will put WMU College of Aviation students accepted into this new program on a fast … Airlines,” says Capt. Dave Powell , dean of the College of Aviation. “As the airline industry continues to address the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857