Auburn University, Southern Union partnering to help solve national aviation mechanic shortage

7/18/2024

Charlotte Tuggle, Director
News and Media Services
CLA Office of Communications and Marketing
clanews@auburn.edu

First in the family: Tyler Sims '24 becomes first pilot in long line of aviation professionals
One day, professional flight alumnus Tyler Sims hopes to take off from a gate where his mother is working and share a plane with his flight attendant aunt. Until then, Sims said his family motivates him to keep pressing forward, even when times get tough.
WAKA: Auburn University breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
On Sept. 12, Auburn University broke ground on a new Air Traffic Control Tower at the AU Regional Airport, marking the next step in advancing aviation education and regional growth.
Prepare for takeoff: Auburn University Aviation partners with United Airlines’ pilot career development program Aviate
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Meet James Birdsong, Auburn's aviation program coordinator
Birdsong is responsible for all facets of Auburn University's aviation program.
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CLA raises more than $137,600 on Tiger Giving Day 2022
This Tiger Giving Day, your support helped the College of Liberal Arts meet or exceed six of our project goals!

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