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Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on 2011 WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumnus Jason Woo piloting his FedEx … knowledge and skills were fine-tuned at the WMU College of Aviation more than a decade ago, Woo is as prepared for such …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ella Hanson on a … heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, it's like an ethereal family reunion.   Her … "Not only did my discovery flight spark my passion for aviation," she says, "but the connection I felt to my late …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

Women in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Women in Aviation Women in Aviation, International began in 1990 and was formally … in 1994 to encourage women to seek opportunities in aviation. According to the FAA, of the nearly 700,000 pilots …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/student-resources/rso/wai

Lessons That Don’t Appear on a Checkride: Nick Garrod reflects on flying, learning, and what really matters after 20 years in aviation

College of Aviation

… flying, learning, and what really matters after 20 years in aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumnus, Nick Garrod and his future wife at his College of Aviation Graduation in 2010 With the best part of two …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/01/garrod

Michigan Business Aviation Association/Michigan Business Aviation Foundation

College of Aviation

… Michigan Business Aviation Association/Michigan Business Aviation Foundation Michigan Business Aviation Association and Michigan Business Aviation

https://wmich.edu/aviation/mbaa

Duncan Aviation

College of Aviation

… Duncan Aviation Duncan Aviation Corporate Partner, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Company Duncan Aviation has been a strong supporter of the WMU College of Aviation. As the largest family owned maintenance, repair …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/duncan

Business Aviation Day

College of Aviation

… Business Aviation Day Business Aviation Day 2025 Join us for Business Aviation Day 2025 on Friday, September 26, and connect with …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/baday

Event highlights aviation careers

News

… Event highlights aviation careers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Explore careers in aviation Friday. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.--Western Michigan … students will have a chance to explore careers in aviation during the third annual Aviation Outlook Day from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/211

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

News

… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce … development Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU’s College of Aviation operates on the forefront of the industry with a … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new federal funding boost will help aviation opportunities take off at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Human Resources

Aviation Maintenance Technician Job code 004650 Pay grade E … fleet. Support of flight in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and the maintenance … and documents work performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Including Airframe and …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/004650