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Friday Feature: Matthew Bila
College of Aviation
… and operations. Matt is a member of Alpha Eta Rho at WMU and is currently an Aviation Ambassador with the CoA. When asked about his decision to attend WMU, Matt says there were a few things that stood out to … of our Boeing 727! He also notes that his favorite class at WMU thus far has been Advanced Aircraft Systems Lab. After …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/bila
Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path
College of Aviation
… attended and graduated from Western as well." Photo of a WMU College of Aviation dedicated aircraft used in the … of both seemed like the perfect career path. Manumbu and WMU friend, Jaiah, during a beautiful fall day in Kalamazoo … "I was accepted at Embry-Riddle," she says, "but found WMU to be a better fit due to classroom sizes, professors …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu
Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… of His Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on 2011 WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumnus Jason Woo piloting his … whose flying knowledge and skills were fine-tuned at the WMU College of Aviation more than a decade ago, Woo is as … (back), flight attendants Maddy and Edrian (middle), and WMU alumni Patrick Rogers Then it was back to this nation, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo
Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career
College of Aviation
… . I have felt at home ever since. Request Info about the WMU College of Aviation WMU College of Aviation Aircraft Fleet of Cirrus SR 20s "It … graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School that is based in WMU's southwest Michigan home community, "but it truly came …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/freeland
Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir
College of Aviation
… starting at a university in Illinois, he transferred to WMU to complete his college education and flight training. … final semester and is working as a flight instructor for WMU. Ismail visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Ismail was drawn to WMU mainly because of our aircraft’s state of the art …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/abuzir
From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen
College of Aviation
… on Po Hsien "Johnny" Chen, SkyWest Airlines Captain and WMU College of Aviation Alumni The WMU College of Aviation attracts students from around the … That "buddy" was Ed Kudzia, a faculty specialist at the WMU College of Aviation who would eventually be Chen's …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen
Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring
College of Aviation
… to Keep Aviation Soaring Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Technical Operations Alumna Morgan Boyd during … home." Request College of Aviation Information While the WMU College of Aviation attracts students, faculty and staff … Central High School. "I had the pleasure of having WMU right in my backyard and was able to be immersed in the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd
United in Love and Aviation: Ben and Shelby Egan Find Their Fit with Each Other and the Airlines
College of Aviation
… staff and alumni equate the nurturing environment of the WMU College of Aviation as akin to "family." Shelby and … Shelby (Satkowiak) Egan with her teammates from the WMU Aviation Air Race Classic Team As Shelby Satkowiak, she … know -- and have taken -- those steps. The Egans during a WMU Aviation event while working with Endeavor Air Not too …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/egan
Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… has roots in the Central America nation of El Salvador. WMU Management and Operations Student Ricardo … Here's how Ricardo explained it: "I chose to attend WMU because I didn't know what I was getting myself into," … into the unknown and it is paying dividends. My time at WMU has opened doors I didn't know were even there." Avelo …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/escalante-villa
The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World
College of Aviation
… the Airline Operations World Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career and how the WMU College of Aviation made it all possible? Let's check … 737 manuals where I remain today." Taylor and fellow WMU Aviation student, Steve, on a long cross country flight …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor