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Aspiring Professional Pilot, Patrick Lambour, Lands at His Perfect Destination
College of Aviation
… Aviation Info Lambour's affinity for aviation originated with his first commercial flight as a child. "I really … Aviation Collegiate Education Club (ALPA ACE) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) . The … required for approaches, clearances, and flight plans. "You learn what to expect on your approach to an airport and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/lambour
Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!
College of Aviation
… trips and family treks to interesting places make significant impressions on young minds. Just ask Brayden Broad, a freshman in the WMU … thrill of Oshkosh and what Broad witnessed there has stayed with him. What hasn't is the fact that, on the way to …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad
From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar
College of Aviation
… on his pilot's license. "I began hanging around the shop with them and was put to work restoring and detailing … he says, "but what sold me is the family atmosphere. When you hear students and faculty -- including the dean -- talk … west of Anchorage, about 4000’ on top of a glacier Desmond can't say enough about the worth of that experience, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond
Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation
College of Aviation
… pilot checkride, Tuit took her grandpa on his first flight with her as the pilot "I have never been on a commercial … reason I would like to work in the airline industry is so I can be visible and show young girls that it's a possibility for them too." Tuit can …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit
Level Up Your Security Game with NINJIO
Information Technology
… Level Up Your Security Game with NINJIO Submitted by Gary Barton on The traditional, … your typical boring, hour-long slideshow. Here’s what you can expect: Quick episodes: Each one is about 4 minutes …
https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/level-your-security-game-ninjio
Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure
College of Aviation
… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is … flight-clearance coordinator. "The airline industry can be stuck in its ways," he says. "It can take a lot of … air-traffic control, and flight. The week culminated with planning and operating a discovery flight, which really …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett
The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations
College of Aviation
… Technical Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Each time you board an airliner, no doubt you wish good tidings for … the 2020 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation with a major in aviation technical operations misses some … and very thorough. They are a lot of work, but you can really get into the meat-and-potatoes of the aircraft, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek
WMU student’s health care AI innovation wins $100K through Cultivate 269 pitch competition
News
… to the emergency room. “My father always said, ‘If you can think of it, you can do it.’ And that’s what … to pitch their unique business plan to a room packed with supporters, potential investors, and community and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/cultivate-269-2026-pitch-competition-winner-sam-marseille
The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back
College of Aviation
… chasing opportunities, it helps to have a guide navigating your paths. Meet Randall Rochon, a 2002 graduate of the … there himself, he knows the bumps and turbulence a student can encounter when in pursuit of a career in the aviation … since his days on the WMU campus. As a 10 year old moving with his parents from his initial hometown of New Iberia, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019
As “Goodison” as it Gets: Miranda’s Ascension into Aviation
College of Aviation
… 17 years of life in Kalamazoo. She first became familiar with WMU's main campus in her hometown by taking art classes … team, Peace Jam, and a participant in Jeter's Leaders , the youth-development program founded by future baseball Hall of … as well. "I want to see as many places and sites as I can while my office is up there in the sky," she says. "I …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/mirandagoodison