Hello! I am Julia Orr. I am an educational coordinator from the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. I run the S.H.E. Can aviation camp program. What did we do today? Today I visited Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s (AIM) “Fly Norfolk” camps, and we learned about how our bodies change in space, and we also learned a little bit about Mars rovers. We learned about this through Ozobots. The bots can be programmed through coloring, and they have sensors on the bottom that can ... Read more
Dominic Cummings: First Piedmont Program Instructor at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s (AIM) Norfolk campus has partnered with Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, to help combat the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) shortage. In a recent Boeing report, it is estimated that 132,000 new Aviation Maintenance Technicians are needed in the United States over the next 20 years to keep up with airline demands. The AIM/Piedmont partnership allows for qualified students to be screened into the accelerated 12-month AMT ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Unveiling of an Original Mural
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the Norfolk campus of Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) held an unveiling of an original mural, painted by local artist John Hickey. John Hickey is a Norfolk native dedicated to creating murals around Hampton Roads, but primarily focuses on the City of Norfolk. John’s work is admired all around the Hampton Roads region in places like the Neon District, a local pharmacy, and Yorgo’s Bageldashery. The mural was donated, in part, by ForKids, designed and painted by ... Read more
United States Navy to Perform Uniform Fitting at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Norfolk
The United States Navy has had a long-standing tradition of perfectly pressed uniforms, shiny shoes, and beautiful caps. These pieces embody an overall aura of honor that comes with wearing the uniform. These uniforms have evolved over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the fleet. In 1917, when women first enlisted in the Navy, they had their own uniform that was different from their male counterparts. At present, however, women are outfitted in the same uniform as their male ... Read more
Secretary of Transportation Meets with Students at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
CHICAGO (Nov. 21, 2022) – U.S. Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, was greeted this afternoon by a group of students, faculty, and staff at Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s Chicago campus. Secretary Buttigieg joined American Airlines CEO, Robert Isom, to see the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians being trained to join the workforce. The visit comes weeks after AIM announced a partnership with American Airlines to create a pipeline for new talent in aviation ... Read more
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Awarded $431,200 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant to Develop Veteran Training and High School Dual Enrollment Programs
NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2023) - Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is one of eleven schools in receipt of a total of $5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as aviation maintenance technicians. These grants will help build back the pipeline of maintenance professionals; approximately 20,000 fewer people are working in the aircraft maintenance sector than before the pandemic. Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s ... Read more
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech family of schools has received the Silver “Leader in Freedom” award from Safe House Project, a national anti-trafficking organization
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 30, 2022) - The Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech family of schools has received the Silver "Leader in Freedom" award from the national anti-trafficking organization, Safe House Project, for the work carried out by the administration, students, and staff to combat domestic child trafficking. Human trafficking is an issue that everyone has a place in the fight against. First responders and corporations consistently work with their ... Read more
Charles E. Taylor Master Mechanic Award
The Charles E. Taylor Master Mechanic Award is presented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This award is presented to mechanics with both 50 years in aviation maintenance and 30 years FAA certified. Charles E. Taylor built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright Brothers in 1903. In addition, Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) day is May 24, his birthday. On this day, AMTs are celebrated everywhere for their challenging work and dedication to the aviation industry. This ... Read more