As demand for aviation maintenance technicians continues to grow, the National Business Aviation Association has launched “Campus Connect,” a program to introduce students to the aviation industry.
“Hundreds of thousands of technicians will be needed across all sectors of the aviation industry in the coming years,” said Stewart D’Leon, NBAA director of environmental and technical operations and liaison with NBAA’s Maintenance Committee. “This program enables us to engage directly with students, showcasing the diverse career opportunities in business aviation. It complements NBAA’s Collegiate Connect initiative, where students nationwide attend our annual convention, NBAA-BACE, to explore the wide range of professional opportunities in the industry.”
The committee’s next stop is Purdue University from Jan. 14-16, 2025. Previous events have taken place at Western Michigan University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and other institutions.
While on campus, committee members meet with students, present a discussion about the industry, and give students a chance to meet with committee members to hear directly from those in the field. Faculty are also invited to the committee’s events and a dinner, NBAA officials said.
Up to 120 students have attended each on-campus event, according to D’Leon.
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