ALSIM and Orbit Groundschool have formed a new partnership to develop an automated pilot selection and evaluation tool.
Aviation Careers
Senators urge common sense solution for student loans for pilots
The problem revolves around recent changes to the federal student loan system that implemented new lifetime borrowing caps for graduate and professional students.
Aspiring entrepreneurs explore aviation careers at Naples Airport
For three consecutive mornings, Oct. 20-22, 2025, 18 teens participating in the Southwest Florida CEO program arrived at Naples Airport before sunrise for a series of meetings, information sessions, and an airfield tour.
Rider Jet Center to host Aviation Education & Career Expo
Designed primarily for students aged 16 to 22, the event offers a full day of exploration and hands-on discovery into the world of aviation. It gives students “a rare opportunity to connect directly with aviation professionals and learn about a wide range of high-demand careers in aerospace,” according to organizers.
Piedmont Airlines donates aircraft and engines to university
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, one of the few Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation with an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant program, welcomed its first class of 15 students in August 2025.
College wins grant to boost aviation in Appalachia
The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help the college build on its Aviation Pathway model to prepare students for careers as pilots and air traffic conrollers.
New aircraft mechanic program takes flight in Colorado
Classes begin in January 2026 at the new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center (AMTC) at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) in Loveland.
Getting up to speed
I wouldn’t say we’ve got a well-oiled mill cranking out future aviation industry participants just yet. But it does feel like the apparatus is coming together.
Boeing forecasts need for 2.4 million aviation personnel through 2044
The annual forecast calls for 660,000 pilots and 710,000 maintenance technicians will be needed worldwide through 2044.