VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 25, 2023) – Delegate Jackie Glass acknowledged the contributions of Aviation Institute of Maintenance during her address to graduating students of Green Run Collegiate’s (GRC) summer camp on August 10, 2023. The camp, a two-week run of programming at Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech, provided hands-on activities to sixty-two incoming GRC students.
Campers were exposed to aviation and other skilled trades and the potential career paths. At Centura College, students participated in renewable energy, dental care, woodworking and metal bending activities and were taught to read vital signs. At Tidewater Tech, students learned the importance of checking a vehicle’s tire pressure, oil, and air filters, and were exposed to hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) maintenance. Students learned about HVAC troubleshooting, virtual and physical welding, and carpentry. At Aviation Institute of Maintenance, students practiced piloting drones and learned about engines, hydraulics and landing gear maintenance, robotics and coding, and engine run ups.
In recognition of their outstanding commitment to the Commonwealth, AIM was presented with a letter of commendation in the form of House Joint Resolution No. 786. The joint resolution states that “The General Assembly hereby commends the Aviation Institute of Maintenance for its legacy of service… as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the organization’s contributions to the Commonwealth.”
Delegate Glass expressed admiration for the institute’s commitment to the Commonwealth’s educational and workforce development goals. “AIM stands as a beacon of inspiration, deserving of commendation for their unwavering dedication to the betterment of our aviation community,” said Delegate Glass. “Their steadfast investment in nurturing the potential of our young citizens, coupled with their tireless efforts to enhance community well-being, serves as a powerful testament to their spirit of tackling the arduous challenges while embracing the compassionate heart work to elevate the quality of life.”
“Delegate Glass served as a heroic aviator in the US Navy during her time of military service,” noted Dr. Joel English, Executive VP of AIM, “and since she has served in the House of Delegates, she has introduced hundreds of young students in Virginia to the many careers available in aviation and other skilled trades. We were honored for her to speak to the students, faculty, and community members at summer camp graduation.”
