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Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment

College of Aviation

… Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment Submitted by … is currently being exposed to on the payroll of nearby Duncan Aviation.   Aviation Technical Operations student and … purpose because I found the work important and meaningful. You also can't beat the lifetime friendships I forged with

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/helmer

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

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, … it yet because all three of his scheduled tandem jumps were canceled because of bad weather.  But stay tuned.    His … Jeffrey says, "because everyone is there to encourage you to take the next step -- whether that be jumping out of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Third-generation Bronco channels business passion into hands-on classroom experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Gracie Feckovics is active on campus through involvement with Bronco Adopted United, DECA and the Food Marketing … really nice to have someone, especially a teacher, trust you and be confident in you."  Applying coursework to … are hosting and selling products at, and discovery surveys can help with their ideas." In addition, she leaned into …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/wmu-business-education-gracie-feckovics-spotlight

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

Broncos on the beat: WMU Cold Case Program grads building careers around public service

W Magazine

… house for the Cold Case Program on WMU’s campus to talk with students interested in joining the program. KALAMAZOO, … holistic photographs of the scene, because I’ve seen what can happen when there’s not enough,” she says. It’s a … that definitely translated into my job,” Moore says. “When you have to speak with a victim, sometimes they don’t really …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-on-beat-cold-case-program-grads-michigan-state-police-careers

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