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A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… recently, they both worked as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the … of its kind in the world.  Request College of Aviation Information Pleyer with her dad, mom, sisters and nephew at … parts of Michigan.  With a population of around 2,700, home for Pleyer is the Van Buren County community of Hartford …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2023/02/karleighandmitch

2023 LPA Scholarship Program

College of Aviation

… barriers that limit access to the airline pilot career path for a diverse group of recipients. The recipient will be … mentor. "Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating … "We remain fully committed to creating an environment for our Crewmembers and Customers that promotes diversity, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2023/07/lpa

Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… and sustained is crucial.  I always try to be a resource for anybody asking about the program, and this is long after … of a legacy pilot, thanks to his father who qualified for two licenses.  "He was always taking me around the … like I was getting out on my own.  The flight program spoke for itself.  When I took my tour of the college as a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2022/07/toger

Inspired to give: Kerry FitzGerald

University Libraries

… at Loutit District Library in Grand Haven, Mich. Transformative experiences in and out of the classroom at Western … and public libraries are so much more than just the information that they hold,” says FitzGerald. “It’s a whole … Libraries. “Supporting WMU Libraries is an opportunity for me to give back to the place that was an integral part …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/12/inspired-give-kerry-fitzgerald

Airport: Sioux Falls Regional Airport Operations Specialist

College of Aviation

… other facilities, and personnel operating on the airport for compliance with FAA, TSA, and Airport Authority rules … JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties include, but are not limited to): Perform and document all required Part 139 inspections and … and emergencies Issue work orders and relevant NOTAMs for unsafe or abnormal conditions in both airside and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2023/03/fsd

The Hayward Air Rally Aviation Scholarship

College of Aviation

… Air Rally, Inc. - The Hayward Air Rally, Inc., is a not-for-profit California public benefit corporation with IRS 501(c)(3) status, … must provide proof of a personal connection to Hayward, California, or the area within a 20 mile radius of Hayward …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2023/11/hayward

Northrop Rice Foundation - Aircraft Maintenance Tools Program

College of Aviation

… having to obtain a very large inventory of tools that cost upwards to $50,000, and this is keeping many from entering … their tools to deserving AMTs who need to obtain tools for employment. Program:  Qualified Candidates desiring to … previously owned tools, donated by other AMTs, may apply for this support using the link below. Tools Request …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2021/12/nrf-tool

The Legal Lookout

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… Lookout Supreme Court hears case on right to sue school for damages   Feb. 17, 2023 Schools should be on the lookout for a ruling on a case it heard back in the fall regarding … claiming that he should have the right to sue the district for compensatory damages for failing to provide him an …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/legal-feb23

Why I Give: David Sluyter

W Magazine

… to give back to Western Michigan just came naturally for alumnus David Sluyter .  “I’ve reached the age when I … ’80. “We never tire of seeing the wildlife.” This passion for nature and vast open water began at an early age. … through old fur trader routes in the Canadian wilderness for three and a half weeks. Finally, upon graduating from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780

Industry Advisory Board

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… Board The Industry Advisory Board is a valuable resource for the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan … perspectives. Board members serve as ambassadors externally for the sustainable brewing program and create alliances … board members provide valuable internship experiences for students.   The board is divided to represent four major …

https://wmich.edu/environment/academics/undergraduate/brewing/advisory-board