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
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