By Kathryn B. Creedy A little noticed trend is happening in America as state and local economic and workforce development officials identify aviation and aerospace as a key economic drivers. In response they are quickly developing the workforce these future employers will need. So, it was absolutely no surprise I learned the same was happeningContinue reading “Developing Economic Opportunity with Aviation/Aerospace in the Caribbean”
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DEN, University of Colorado-DEN Offer Exec-MBA to Produce Aviation Leaders of the Future
As aviation/aerospace education undergoes dramatic changes, University of Colorada Denver and Denver International Airport are redefining the MBA to create future aviation leaders.
Analysis: Overhauling Aviation Training: The Global Push for New Standards — Part I
An international movement gathers momentum to overhaul aviation training in favor of creating global standards, shedding prescriptive practices and devices and ending scattershot international regulatory standards. By Kathryn B. Creedy A decade ago, I called for pilot training reform in a series for Forbes Online, reform that ensured higher quality and better trained pilots. ButContinue reading “Analysis: Overhauling Aviation Training: The Global Push for New Standards — Part I”
Economic and Workforce Development Drive Aviation Education Nationwide
Pennsylvania latest state to target aviation and aerospace careers for both economic and workforce development. By Kathryn B. Creedy A quiet revolution is underway across America, one that is developing K-Career pipelines for aspiring aviation and aerospace personnel. The revolution is driven by state and local government economic and workforce development officials partnering with localContinue reading “Economic and Workforce Development Drive Aviation Education Nationwide”
Analysis: We Are Looking at DEI All Wrong
Diversity is not about race. It’s about including everyone, not matter their difference because it puts all employees on an even playing field.
Ivon Aheart: When people understand how many people are actually affected by these programs, they realize their importance. We are not just talking about black and brown people. We are talking about the 60-year-old white man who is about to be laid off because of ageism. We are talking about the disabled, the neurodiverse. There are a lot of other constituencies represented by diversity, equity and inclusion.”
RTX Launches Early STEM Education to Prepare the Future Aviation/Aerospace Workforce
RTX – parent company to Collins Aerospace, Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney – is doing with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) by investing in the first-of-its-kind STEM curriculum at clubs nationwide.
We are Promoting Aviation, Aerospace Careers All Wrong
Aviation/aerospace career promotion is all wrong and is missing a key ingredient in reaching kids early and often — School Career Counselors –who are notoriously difficult to reach. This article tells you how to reach them.
Analysis: Youth Task Force Presents Daunting Challenges but Energizing Solutions
By Kathryn B. Creedy 15-minute read Recommendations include: Massive increase in funding for education and aviation/aerospace career promotion and education Recommendations on a variety of funding mechanisms including user fees K-12 content creation for libraries, parents, teachers, guidance counselors Development of aviation-related games and social media Launching aviation/aerospace promotion programs as early as possible SingleContinue reading “Analysis: Youth Task Force Presents Daunting Challenges but Energizing Solutions“
Analysis: Republic Pilot Training Proposal Deserves Thorough Hearing
By Kathryn B. Creedy Editor’s Note: In an effort to independently determine the requirements of the of the Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements for Air Carrier Operations and the Airline Safety & FAA Extension Act (Public Law No: 111-216 (08/01/2010) and whether the negative reactions to Republic’s proposal are justified, I reviewed the following: RepublicContinue reading “Analysis: Republic Pilot Training Proposal Deserves Thorough Hearing”
Analysis: WIAAB Cites Culture as Driving Women from Aviation
By Kathryn B. Creedy In its report, published Tuesday, the government’s Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) cited culture as the biggest barrier to attracting and retaining women in the industry. While this may not be news, to have culture identified as the over-riding issue in keeping women at bay, may mean something will actuallyContinue reading “Analysis: WIAAB Cites Culture as Driving Women from Aviation”
