CHARLOTTE – (Dec. 22, 2023) Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is pleased to recognize Diego Sanchez, Dominique Fullwood, Shawna Ward, and Reanna Bennett recipients of a FEAM Aero Scholarship. This scholarship program provided up to $1,000 in funding to qualified students, assisting them with their tuition costs at the AIM Charlotte campus. AIM will double the value of the scholarship with an in-kind institutional grant as part of the scholarship match program. To be eligible for ... Read more
Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Host Governor Glenn Youngkin and State Officials to Discuss Workforce Development
NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 19, 2023) - Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance were honored to welcome Governor Glenn Youngkin, G. Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor, and Carrie Roth, Director of the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, for a productive visit to the schools. The purpose of the visit was to engage in discussions about workforce development and skilled trades training, with a focus on building a strong pipeline of skilled tradesmen and ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Celebrates FedEx Engine Donation
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2023) - The Philadelphia campus of Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) celebrated the unveiling of a General Electric (GE) CF6-6D engine, donated by FedEx. The GE CF6-6D, a member of the longest-running jet engine program in commercial aviation, flew on 11 different aircraft being converted between wing and tail engine. It finished its career on aircraft 394, where it was installed in March 2020 and flew until it was retired from FedEx’s fleet of McDonnell Douglas ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Hosts Local Leaders and Community College Students
MANASSAS, Va. (Dec. 15, 2023) - Last week, the Manassas campus of Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) hosted Tom Osina, Manassas City Council, Christina Winn, Executive Director of Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Dr. Melissa C. Stange, Professor of Computer Science at Laurel Ridge Community College, and 10 students from Laurel Ridge’s Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) program for a tour and hands-on activities. The visit provided an opportunity for the visitors to ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Norfolk Public Schools Announce Dual-Credit Partnership
NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 11, 2023) — Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) announced their dual-credit program with a kickoff event at AIM’s Norfolk campus on December 6th. The event showcased an interactive tour of the campus and highlighted the long-standing collaboration between AIM and NPS. Norfolk Mayor and AIM Chancellor, Dr. Kenneth Alexander, shared his personal journey as a product of the Norfolk Public School System and how it shaped his success. Kenyetta ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Fulton Leadership Academy Launch FAA Grant Funded Youth Program
ATLANTA (Dec. 7, 2023) - Last week, the Duluth campus of Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and Fulton Leadership academy kicked off their dual enrollment program. AIM welcomed three educators and twenty junior and senior high school students from Fulton to tour the campus and participate in a pre-flight inspection with AIM instructors, who provided demonstrations of the hand-motions Air Traffic Control uses to guide pilots and aircraft mechanics through taxiing an aircraft safely around ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Partners with United Airlines for Calibrate Technician Pathway Program
PHOENIX (Oct. 25, 2023) - Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is thrilled to announce its partnership with United Airlines and its new Calibrate Technician Pathway Program. This collaboration provides students with a unique opportunity to apply and interview at United's Tech Ops Recruiting Center (TORC), with the airline's talent acquisition team. With fifteen campuses nationwide, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is known for providing hands-on training for maintenance, repair, and ... Read more