Matthew Johnston 
Deciding to go to flight training school can be very exciting. Numerous universities and colleges offer aviation instruction programs where you can earn your pilot certifications, including instrument ratings and more. Some, like CAU, even provide the opportunity to study for your bachelor’s degree at the same time. If you have determined that you want …
Jet planes are powerful machines that can travel above the clouds, reaching incredible heights and faraway destinations. But they may only take to the skies with proper care, maintenance, and continual safety checks. Before an airplane leaves the ground, an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) must ensure that it is inspected, routinely maintained, and serviced. …
An Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is a job within the aviation industry that can be very rewarding. There may be a common misconception that this position is only about fixing airplanes at an airport – without much versatility. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Becoming an AMT opens up many different career paths within …
When people think about aircraft maintenance technicians, they usually picture men in coveralls. It is similar to pilots but with different uniforms. These are stereotypes, of course, yet it is statistically more common to see a male pilot or a male aviation mechanic. Historically, men have filled those roles. Facts are facts, whether it is …
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential in every industry, and the aviation industry is no exception. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the recent numbers don’t look good. For aircraft pilots and flight engineers in 2021, there were 5.3% women, 3.9% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 6.1% Hispanic/Latino. Breaking through …
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