Auburn University’s Business What career can I have in aviation? This is the biggest question troubling many young, bright individuals at the start of 2020. We’ve all heard it before: ‘this is the best time to enter the profession of aviation’. There are thousands upon thousands of different pathways, both flying and non-flying, that are becoming available to young professionals considering a career in this exciting industry and Auburn University’s Aviation Program is coming to the rescue. While Auburn has joined forces with Delta Air Lines and many other Regional partners, they are also
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opening the door for careers in the Business Aviation sect of the industry. In November 2019, Auburn University’s Aviation Centerwas the first collegiate program to host an event promoting solely business aviation to its students. This first of its kind event was rallied together by alumni and other industry leaders who saw that business aviation as a whole is often overlooked and underrated amongst today’s professionals. $220 million worth of aircraft descended upon the ‘Loveliest Village on the Plains’ for the 2-day showcase to be opened for static display. Over 100 business aviation professionals of all backgrounds travelled to Auburn to share their knowledge and
