Phillips Business Information, Inc. provides several publications, which are valuable to the aviation professional. "Aviation Maintenance, The Journal of Global Airspace Avionics, Rotor & Wing, Air Safety, and Airport Security News" are some of the publications available to the professional through this site, in addition to the daily newsletter. http://www.aviationtoday.com/index.html
The McGraw-Hill Publishing company provides many references for the aviation professional. Some of their more popular publications are "Aviation Week & Space Technology, Business & Commercial Aviation, The World Aviation Directory, and Aviation Daily". This web site offers access to the daily newsletter and addition information. http://www.aviationnow.com/
Iowa Western Community College have seen several young ladies successfully start
their aviation careers. Women in Aviation, International (WAI) is the aviation
organization dedicated to encouraging young people to consider aviation careers
as well as providing networking opportunities for women and men through the
aviation industry. WAI members represent the broad scope of aviation - general,
corporate, commercial and military. WAI members include aeronautical engineers,
pilots, maintenance technicians, educators, air traffic controllers, avionics
technicians, airport managers, business owners, dispatchers, artists and
students. Browse this web-site for a wealth of information. http://www.wiai.org/
The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the aviation industry to include the establishment of testing standards for airmen. Iowa Western Community College' aviation maintenance training is officially certified by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation Part 147. Flight training is currently accomplished under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61. This site gives links to the knowledge base required to be covered in airman training and testing. http://afs600.faa.gov/AFS630.htm
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is the only
internationally recognized organization dedicated to professional development,
personal growth, legislative representation, and technological advancement of
the aviation maintenance professional. This organization provides support to
aviation maintenance students by providing scholarships, and tool discounts.
Information may be found at this web site. http://www.pama.org/org/index.htm
The Council on Aviation Accreditation (CAA) provides the resources for accreditation. Accreditation, in turn, promotes reliable educational standards and a professional workforce for the aviation industry. Industry involvement is always needed to ensure the continuation of such a vital effort. Visit this site to see the efforts put forth to supply a quality workforce for the aviation industry. http://www.caaaccreditation.org/
The University Aviation Association (UAA) has a mission to
promote and foster excellence in collegiate aviation education by providing a
forum for students, faculty, staff, and practitioners to share ideas, to enhance
the quality of education, and to develop stronger programs and curricula. To
influence aviation education policy at all governmental levels. To provide and
nurture the linkage between collegiate aviation education, the aviation
industry, and government agencies. Search this web-site for excellent resources.
http://uaa.auburn.edu/uaahome.htm
Cessna builds some of the world's finest aircraft. Cessna
maintains many of the aviation industry's corporate or business aircraft through
their service centers. By providing this service, the requirement that Cessna
hire people from various disciplines. Engineering, fabrication, marketing and
after-sale service are just a few of the skills Cessna requires. Cessna has
hired several IWCC graduates for Cessna delivery-customer acceptance centers
along with Cessna service centers. http://cessnajobs.com/positions.chtml
Delta Air Lines has been a leader in the commercial airline
industry for over 70 years. If
you are highly motivated and enjoy the rewards of working with people from
diverse cultures and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, Delta Air
Lines recognizes that strength lies in their employees. Delta recruits people
with a wide range of experience and capabilities. From entry-level to
management/professional roles requiring specific skills and education, Delta has
employed a number of IWCC graduates into several areas of their operation. Delta
employees enjoy an excellent total compensation and benefits package. Look at
this web-site to see some of the opportunities available to an IWCC graduate.
http://www.delta.com/inside/employment/index.jsp
Duncan Aviation was established in 1965 as a Beechcraft distributorship. Duncan
Aviation has grown into the largest family-owned aircraft support facility in
North America. Duncan Aviation has been a strong supporter of Iowa Western
Community college and has employed many IWCC graduates over the years.
Opportunities may be found at this web site. http://www.duncanav.com/employ.html-ssi
General Aviation makes up the biggest part of the Aviation community. Many private individuals and small companies operate these small aircraft. There are many airports, which provide services to these small aircraft. One of these companies is Elliott Aviation. Since being founded in 1936, Elliott Aviation has grown to become one of the most respected and successful aviation services organizations in the world, currently employing over 350 talented men and women. Elliot has facilities in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Look at this web-site to see the types of opportunities available with Elliott aviation. http://www.elliottaviation.com/employment/employment.asp
For information on Council Bluffs, Iowa
use this link.
http://www.councilbluffsiowa.com/home.htm
Located on the Council Bluffs airport and providing airport management is
Advance Air. Advance Air is the Fixed Base Operator. Advance Air offers a
computer-testing facility, a flight training operation, aircraft maintenance,
aircraft storage, along with an FAA certified propeller repair shop. This
web-site will show the facilities available when you want to fly into Council
Bluffs and visit Iowa Western Community College. http://www.cbairport.com/
Nebraska students may be interested in completing a four-year aviation degree
within their state. The University of Nebraska at Omaha's Aviation Institute
advocates the development of improved aviation/aerospace systems while
furthering their integration into the overall modal transportation architecture;
with emphasis on the public and private sector interface between the airport,
fixed-base service provider, air carrier industry, and public regulatory
environments. Several Iowa Western Community College graduates have went on to
enroll at UNO-AI and completer their Under-graduate degree. Look around their
web-site and you will find an abundance of good information and possibilities.
http://www.unomaha.edu/~unoai/
The Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1943, with the express purpose of representing the common interests of this market. One way to promote aviation ADMA provides scholarships. See this site for the application.
http://www.adma.org/docs/av_ed.pdf
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), through its education
programs, has worked to bring general aviation into the nation's classrooms in
order to stimulate the minds and stir the hearts of young students. Below you
will find links to what GAMA has to offer from publications to awards and
scholarships to links to other organizations promoting aviation education.
http://www.generalaviation.org/pages/aveducation.shtml
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) maintains an Aviation Maintenance
Technician Scholarship Award Program. This program was founded by the HAI
Technical Committee to promote the choice of helicopter maintenance as a career.
Applicants should be about to graduate from an FAA approved PART 147 Aviation
Maintenance Technician school, or a recent recipient of an Airframe and
Powerplant (A&P) certificate. See this web-site for specifics. http://www.rotor.com/Education/amts.htm
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