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Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin Submitted by Tom … his way through and on top of the water.  As a College of Aviation student, he's soared amidst the clouds far above … of the Starship Enterprise .    Now a third-year major in aviation management and operations (with a minor in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/orfin

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member Submitted by … and wings -- with some of the giants of the WMU College of Aviation in his 28 years as an instructor.  Such legends and College of Aviation Hall of Honor inductees as:  Tom Deckard , an Air …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

Aviation Associates

Human Resources

Aviation Associates Benefit details Benefits enrollment … law posters Family and medical leave of absence Policy (aviation associates) Your HR representative light left …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/aviation

From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Matt Bila … he learned as a student ambassador for the WMU College of Aviation , Bila says, prepped him perfectly for his career …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie Submitted by Tom Thinnes … Braden "Brady" Wilson as a "roomie."    A WMU College of Aviation junior, this "Brady" has bunched together a number … into personal history.   Braden Wilson preparing for his aviation career Of course, things haven't changed all that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches Submitted by Tom Thinnes … as a student at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, the former Abby Raymond landed her first job in … career," says Ragsdale, who earned her bachelor's degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When Maya … from Western Michigan University with a degree in aviation flight science, she's chalked up a few highs of her … Grand Rapids to Milwaukee to Tampa. Thornley gravitated to aviation while being raised in Highlands Ranch 12 miles …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/thornley

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on People often asked Hank … the family tradition has revolved around two things: aviation and Western Michigan University. Originally, Tom … I was hooked was an understatement. From these experiences, aviation got into my blood.” His father had succeeded -- no …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in WMU College of Aviation

News

… Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in WMU College of Aviation Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … and supporter of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation is making a transformational investment in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/duncan-aviation-gift-endowed-professorship-college-aviation

From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI.  Aviation was in his blood and he wanted to transcend the … gravity.  According to Coaker, “My parents say that it’s (aviation) always been something that I wanted.  As long as I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker