Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders is a new three-day professional development program hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) with instruction by Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education.
Aviation Careers
New resource launches to promote aerospace careers
The new AeroCareers.net website offers a spotlight on career paths in aviation and includes links to jobs, scholarships, aviation schools, veterans’ resources, information for educators, salary data, and more.
Industry Expo includes career expo, seminars, and more
A pilot hiring career expo will be held Feb. 9, with more than 100 exhibitors, including major airlines, meeting with job seekers to discuss career opportunities in the aviation industry, according to officials with NGPA.
Salem schools expand aviation program
The purchase of a building at McNary Field will serve as the home for the growing Career and Technical Education program.
Free education program blasts off
EAA’s free AeroEducate program, designed to introduce youth to the many career paths in aviation, is poised for growth in 2023.
NBAA launches new scholarship
The Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship was created to support students interested in a career in business aviation who are currently enrolled in programs to achieve this goal. Two $1,500 scholarships will be given out annually.
University teams with AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard will train Arizona State University students with zero flight experience to help them earn their commercial pilot certificate and beyond, according to company officials. Students who complete the program will earn a bachelor of science in Aeronautical Management Technology.
33% jump in new mechanics, but more still needed
While the jump was the biggest in recent history, the increase left the total number of new mechanics short of 2019 levels and did not make up for the previous year’s 30% drop in certifications due to the pandemic, according to the report.
Newark schools partners with Aviation Institute of Maintenance
“The aviation industry has many opportunities for career advancement and we intend to make them available to our students,” said Superintendent Roger León.