Reinforcing our focus on safety, Air Wisconsin Airlines created a new position at all of our maintenance bases—the Quality Control Manager—reporting to the Chief Inspector. This role focuses on the proper implementation of the processes outlined in the General Maintenance Manual as well as DOT, FAA, and other Company policies and procedures. Establishing this position … Continue reading Introducing Our New Role: Quality Control Managers
Adults Love Coloring Too
Last month we created aviation inspired coloring pages with you in mind. We’re happy to help keep your little future pilot or mechanic busy for a while, so you can finish that conference call. They were a hit! Now, we invite you relax and indulge in some coloring of your own. Save the design below … Continue reading Adults Love Coloring Too
Enjoy Our Coloring Pages
Spending more time at home can be challenging during the pandemic, especially if you have younger children. We wanted to help! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids (or for yourself), check out our coloring pages. We have four different designs below and a one page .pdf that combines all of … Continue reading Enjoy Our Coloring Pages
Technology Makes the Airline World Go Round
Technology Makes the Airline World Go Round: Celebrating the People Behind-the-Scenes Imagine an airline employee. You are probably picturing a Captain sporting some aviators or a friendly Flight Attendant. Typically, you don’t think of all the people behind-the-scenes in various departments who contribute to a smooth operation like Information Technology. This team plays an important role … Continue reading Technology Makes the Airline World Go Round
Tips to Be Successful in Pilot Training
Our team at Air Wisconsin is as invested in your pilot career as you are. We want to set you up for success as a Part 121 pilot. Our thorough training program gives you the foundational tools you will use throughout your professional career. Instructors take you step by step through the training process as … Continue reading Tips to Be Successful in Pilot Training
Choosing Your Path to Become a Commercial Pilot
Becoming a commercial pilot is a fun, exciting journey and a long one that will require you to make some decisions fairly early on in the process. Ultimately, your goal is to meet minimum qualifications before you can fly for a commercial airline, but some pilots need more hours and some need less. A handful … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Become a Commercial Pilot
Air Wisconsin Gives Back
Air Wisconsin has roots all over the country thanks to our employees. It’s part of our mission to give back to the communities where our team members live and work through various programs. During the holiday season, our company adopts a family or two every year through the Salvation Army at our headquarters, but it … Continue reading Air Wisconsin Gives Back
A&P Means Opportunity, Part 3: Technical Auditors
If you missed Part 1: Maintenance Controllers read it HERE, or read Part 2: Maintenance Planning Coordinators HERE. Safety is always the top priority in aviation. Air Wisconsin’s Tech Ops team follows regulations put in place by the FAA, DOT, OSHA and the EPA as well as company policies and procedures. Plus, we have an … Continue reading A&P Means Opportunity, Part 3: Technical Auditors
A&P Means Opportunity, Part 2: Maintenance Planning Coordinators
With an A&P certificate, you could work on aircraft or even behind-the-scenes in one of many different roles. Most people don’t realize that there are career opportunities available beyond performing aircraft maintenance. Last week, we explored what Maintenance Controllers do (Read it HERE), and this week let’s check out the purview of a Maintenance Planning … Continue reading A&P Means Opportunity, Part 2: Maintenance Planning Coordinators
A&P Means Opportunity, Part 1: Maintenance Controllers
You might be surprised to learn having an A&P certificate opens more doors than you think. Everyone pictures the mechanic working on the GE engine—which is an excellent and rewarding career path—but, did you know 30% of our Tech Ops team is made up of support roles? Many jobs are available beyond working on the … Continue reading A&P Means Opportunity, Part 1: Maintenance Controllers
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