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.
Tech Ops
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
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
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
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
A Destination for Veterans
Veterans have the attention to detail, high standards, and leadership skills that we look for in candidates. The current shortage of licensed and unlicensed professionals means unlimited opportunities in aviation, especially for pilots and mechanics on our Tech Ops team. In the segment below featured on Military Makeover: Operation Career, you will meet two employees … Continue reading A Destination for Veterans
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