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Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… This Delta Captain Soar Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Captain John Geeting and his wife, Elyse …   John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation and an airline pilot for two decades, exemplifies … don't always work out as planned.   Request College of Aviation Information Now a captain for Delta Air Lines, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

WMU’s Sky Broncos crowned regional champions for 4th consecutive year

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… In addition to placing first overall, t he WMU College of Aviation’s 15-member Sky Broncos team placed first in ground … fifth in aircraft preflight inspection, fifth in aviation maintenance and fifth as dropmaster in message … Pederson , a sophomore from Zeeland, placed sixth in aviation maintenance and seventh in aircraft recognition.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/sky-broncos-nifa-regional-2025-results

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… "Johnny" Chen, SkyWest Airlines Captain and WMU College of Aviation Alumni The WMU College of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po … mentor in pursuit of a dream.   Request College of Aviation Information Growing up in a home situated under one …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

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… 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

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… to 3 p.m. and  Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. College of Aviation: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The … which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … the WMU Fetzer Center. It is geared toward candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

Plan ahead: Here are campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2025 recess

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… and student transitions will be closed Nov. 27-30 .   Aviation shuttle service will run until noon on Nov. 26 . …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/thanksgiving-2025-recess-0

Pilot training program recognized for excellence

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… 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

WMU is new Delta partner for training aircraft maintenance personnel

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Aviation has been chosen by Delta Air Lines to be part of a … detailed federal regulations set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration. Delta has named a group of 38 partner colleges, universities and aviation schools around the nation that have been evaluated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40017

Spring 2023 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers

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… which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … the Bernhard Center Ballroom and attracts candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … at (269) 387-2745. Find more information for students Aviation Outlook Day Students can connect with aviation

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70370