On Saturday September 24th, an eager group of almost 50 girls woke up with a little extra energy to get to the airport where the fall Milwaukee air would soon be filled with the smell of jet fuel and the sounds of questions would be bouncing off the flight deck. It was Girls in Aviation Day.
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Don’t Let Anything Stand in the Way of Your Dreams
First Officer Ryan M. recently shared his story of resilience and determination that led him to fulfill his dream of flying. “Flying to me is the greatest freedom that one could ask for, and I cherish every second I get to spend in the sky.” Just six days into Ryan’s senior year of high school, … Continue reading Don’t Let Anything Stand in the Way of Your Dreams
Behind the Scenes Heroes: Inventory Clerks
When you think of aviation maintenance, you probably picture mechanics using all sorts of tools to tinker with massive engines and replace various aircraft components. But where do they get the parts and those specialized tools? Inventory Clerks are responsible for the parts and tools in our Technical Stores. Each Maintenance base, aka airplane hangar, … Continue reading Behind the Scenes Heroes: Inventory Clerks
8 Things to Look for in a Pilot Contract
Congratulations! The runway is in sight, and you’ve built enough hours to start seriously considering what regional to fly for as a First Officer. You’ve probably been wondering, which regional airline is the best? “Best” is relative. It’s easy to get caught up in hourly pay or base locations and not consider all of the … Continue reading 8 Things to Look for in a Pilot Contract
6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Flight School
Pilots have many different career options. You can operate cargo flights, become a full-time instructor, choose a military career, fly helicopters or private jets, become a commercial pilot, etc. Your ultimate career goals will help you decide which flight school fits your needs, and it begins with choosing the type of program you want. 1.) … Continue reading 6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Flight School
The Top 12 Essential Aviation Acronyms, According to Pilots of Instagram
If anything is true in aviation, it's that you'll be continuously learning acronyms throughout your career. If you're just starting in the industry, be forewarned, and don't be overwhelmed. Natural curiosity will guide you; ask when you hear one you don't know. We polled our community of fans on Instagram to identify what they consider … Continue reading The Top 12 Essential Aviation Acronyms, According to Pilots of Instagram
Highlighting the Women of Air Wisconsin: Part 2
If you missed Part 1 of our series, start HERE. We continue to share insight from women throughout Air Wisconsin Airlines on our social media channels and in this blog series to acknowledge their contributions and to inspire. These women all have different stories, which gives them a unique perspective on what it takes to … Continue reading Highlighting the Women of Air Wisconsin: Part 2
Highlighting the Women of Air Wisconsin: Part 1
This month, we’re highlighting women throughout our company on our social media channels and asking them to share advice or insight. The hope is that their words will inspire others, guide the next generation, and offer encouragement to anyone who needs it. In this two-part series, you'll hear from women whose careers are more commonly … Continue reading Highlighting the Women of Air Wisconsin: Part 1
Ways You Can Give Back Right Now
2020 continues to be a surprising and difficult year, and 2021 won’t be without challenges. With so much out of our control, it feels good to be able to take action and make a positive impact. There are many ways you can give back to others and your community this holiday season and throughout the … Continue reading Ways You Can Give Back Right Now
Introducing Our New Role: Quality Control Managers
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
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