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The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on People often asked … hard not to be. The automobile industry permeated the city. Young Tom had visions of following his father into the … licensed pilot with an A&P, a minor in business, and significant aviation experience, he was poised for the next phase …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU … aviator, jumped from Western to Envoy Air, American Airlines' largest regional operation with a fleet of 160 … the safety of flight.  It's a great feeling knowing that your job and overall team are improving society, and the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set

College of Aviation

… Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set … I think I wanted to fly way back when I was really, really young." Request WMU College of Aviation Information Bielat … keep the next generations interested.  Right now the best I can do is supporting the Air Zoo and attending air shows.  I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat

Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky Submitted … There is just something very rewarding knowing that you helped their passion grow by sharing your own." In high … with mentors." Mardoian preparing for a flight in the American Champion Super Decathlon That experience led to what he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled Submitted by … people’s blood.  Talk to most aviation enthusiasts and they can pinpoint the time in their life when this happened: a … a lasting impact.  Tom Deckard is one of these people. As a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta

College of Aviation

… Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU alumni Matt … their profession -- the best thing about the job is what you learn from your students. "Being a flight instructor," … not in a position to be able to fly without amassing significant student debt.  But my career trajectory has enabled me …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler

Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles

College of Aviation

… Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles Submitted by Tom Thinnes on In … aviation acorn does not fall too far from the tree.  But it can still take flight.      Now wearing the uniform of Delta … weekend "blue bird days" is "what hooked me.  When flying, you are simply free from everything else."    He vividly …

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

Why RSO Re-Registration Matters

Student Engagement

… benefits of staying active, and how to start a new RSO if your idea does not yet exist. Why Re-Registration Is … that your organization is active, student-led, and aligned with university policies. It allows the university to: … and conduct policies Update contact information so members can find you Verify eligibility for funding and campus …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/rsoreregistration2026

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines Submitted by Tom Thinnes on William … a career path.  The Texas native has quickly learned that young folks bitten by the travel bug could do worse in … Angeles, Washington, and New York City.  Walles' passport can tell stories about experiences and adventures in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines Submitted by Tom Thinnes on William … a career path.  The Texas native has quickly learned that young folks bitten by the travel bug could do worse in … Angeles, Washington, and New York City.  Walles' passport can tell stories about experiences and adventures in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-0