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

7/18/2024

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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.
AU OBAP chapter teams up with United Airlines for leadership opportunity
In July, seven aviation management and professional flight students went to Denver for a leadership retreat where they learned about multiple divisions of United's operations.
Student Spotlight: Lydia Gray, Aviation Management
The senior from Decatur says Auburn has prepared her for an exciting career in the aviation industry.
Veteran military, commercial pilot Glidewell training next generation of fliers
Auburn Aviation's Jill Glidewell is a former U.S. Air Force and Delta Air Lines pilot who is educating the next generation of aviators.
Taking flight: Women in aviation soaring high at Auburn
On Saturday, Nov. 13, an on-field recognition for Women in Aviation will be held to celebrate Auburn Aviation program’s success and position as a leader in the industry. The ceremony will be held before the Auburn vs. Mississippi State game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Aviation management student receives highly competitive scholarship
Torr Coulthard, who is also studying French and business, plans to work in the aviation sales or finance industry after graduation.

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