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Jack Branger

Pilot at Goodyear Blimp

Jack Branger is a proud graduate of CAU who completed his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and went onto work at Goodyear.

Guidance from Alum

"Talking to people on campus will give you more real-world experience. Joining extracurriculars is important in terms of helping you stand out in the job market. Frustration is a very normal part of going on the job market. I applied to over 45 flight schools to work as an instructor before finding the right job."

CAU Accomplishments

Successfully completing flight school despite the COVID pandemic. Working as the Vice President and then President of CAU's chapter of the Alpha Eta Rho academic fraternity, including attending the Alpha Eta Rho Annual Conference in Florida. Captain for the CAU Flight Team when the team earned a bid to the NIFA SAFECON national competition.

Memberships & Affiliations

CAU Flight Team, Captain

Alpha Eta Rho (AHP), Vice President

Steps to Success

Completed CFI and CFII then worked at CAU, worked as tennis and pickleball instructor while preparing for interviews, tutored students after moving back home after graduation, found the connection at Goodyear Blimp through networking with a neighbor.

Future Goals

Initially, completing the Lighter-than-Air rating. Eventually, would like to become a blimp instructor (there are only a few in the United States currently).

Certifications & Ratings Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

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