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
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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 the Wes Strong Foundation to Host Toy Drive
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 9, 2023) - Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s Norfolk campus is proud to announce it will again host the Wes’ Wish Holiday Family Shopping Expo. This marks the third consecutive year the campus has hosted this event. The Wes Strong Foundation, a 501c3 charity organization, strives to bring joy to children battling cancer and serves as a reminder of the power of compassion and community. The Wes Wish Foundation Holiday Toy Drive is a cherished tradition in Hampton Roads, where ... 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
Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s Fremont Campus Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with Visit from Mayor Lily Mei
FREMONT, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2023) - Aviation Institute of Maintenance celebrated the 5-year anniversary of its Fremont campus facility with a special visit from Mayor Lily Mei on September 19th. Mayor Mei toured the campus and engaged with staff, instructors, and students in hands-on skill demonstrations. During her visit, Mayor Mei discussed the aviation maintenance shortage with campus staff. Boeing predicts a need for 125,000 technicians in North America from 2023-2042 and AIM’s 14 campuses ... Read more
Kansas City Business Aviation Association Awards Scholarships to Aviation Institute of Maintenance Students
KANSAS CITY (Sept. 22, 2023) - James Marshall and Jesus Velazco, students at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Kansas City, have been awarded $2,500 scholarships by Kansas City Business Aviation Association (KCBAA). The KCBAA Scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing a career in aviation maintenance and is open to any student enrolled in an accredited aviation maintenance technician program. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants submitted two essays ... Read more