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Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… For a long time, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was music to the ears of Garrett Gokey.  Once … the program's 2012 alumnus who graduated with a degree in aviation flight science. Gokey didn't have to travel far to pursue his dream of a career in aviation.  He hails from a community so nice, they named it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/08/gokey

"Eggles" Land his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… Jul 01, 2014 Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better … Egglesfield was both good and lucky. For Sean Egglesfield, aviation was not his dream.  Graduating from a high school … than a mid-field pass from Tim Lester: he would catch the aviation bug.  “Long story short, after a dorm friend, who …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/07/egglesfield

NBAA Specialist

College of Aviation

… office:    Based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more … is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate in the aviation field to utilize their experience and educational …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2022/12/nbaa

NBAA - AMT Maintenance Scholarships

College of Aviation

… Sep. 24, 2021 Target Candidate Current or aspiring business aviation maintenance technicians. Award Amount One of 35 … technical education and training as a means for business aviation maintenance technicians to enhance their careers. … to receive AMT Maintenance Scholarships. Military aviation personnel transitioning to business aviation are …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2021/09/amtnbaa

NATA: Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

College of Aviation

… goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry. Eligibility Applicants to the Pioneers of … sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college … to demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation Awards The Pioneers of Flight scholarships, in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2021/09/natapioneers

Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta

College of Aviation

… Air Lines based out of Detroit.   Request WMU College of Aviation Information Both have themselves, their skills and … football program and the other by the WMU College of Aviation. There's another link.  Thaler has the technical … native and with the opportunity to attend a top-tier aviation program only two hours from home was very …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/08/thaler

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Gail Rouscher and … what she does as an instructor at the WMU College of Aviation and why she does it:    "There are many reasons why … that I am one of those people for them.  Request College of Aviation Information "It is important to me," she continues, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/04/rouscher

Green Wings Eco-Aviator Award

College of Aviation

… to  Eco-Aviators who are making a difference in their Aviation Community  or with the Green Wings Ambassador … Must be a Green Wings Member  Flight School Student or Aviation Environmental Student, currently enrolled in Associate or higher degree program in Aviation/ Environment Studies / Sustainability or related …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2024/01/greenwings

A Flying Fish: David Fish takes Tech Ops to Army Air School

College of Aviation

… come into view. As a 2006 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation with a degree in aviation maintenance technology , Fish was trained to make … functions. Request Information about the WMU College of Aviation His career path doesn't mirror the normal …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/11/davidfish

Michigan Association of Airport Executives

College of Aviation

… at 5:00pm.  Applicant Criteria:  Currently enrolled in an aviation-related academic program in a Michigan college, … training program, or a resident of Michigan enrolled in an aviation program outside the state.  Sophomore, junior or … form. Certification of enrollment and/or transcripts in an aviation-related academic program in a Michigan college, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2023/05/maaepeckham