Aeronautics
Kent State's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence
5XÉçÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Aircraft Dispatch program. During the past decade, this FAA-certified program has graduated nearly 200 students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers as aircraft dispatchers.
IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies
Last year, the The Kent State Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.
From Aspiring Aviator to First Officer: Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst's Journey Through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp
Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst’s (’22, ’23) journey from a high school junior at the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp (NKMAC) to a first officer at Endeavor Air epitomizes the camp's impact on young women's careers in aviation.
5XÉçÇø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering Welcomes Federal Aviation Administration Officials to Showcase Facilities and Capabilities
The visit highlighted the college’s current capabilities and plans for additional expansion and growth, particularly in advanced air mobility and aviation maintenance, and capabilities in workforce talent training and development.
5XÉçÇø Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
5XÉçÇø has been selected as one of thirty-two schools nationwide to receive a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at fostering the development of the future workforce in the aviation industry.
IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight
A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the 5XÉçÇø Airport.
IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons.
Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 5XÉçÇø hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.
A New Chapter in Learning: CAE Introduces VR Technology in Aeronautics Classes
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to announce the integration of virtual reality technology into its senior-level Professional Pilot course
First Kent State Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings
William Kaib has become the first 5XÉçÇø student to complete the Delta Propel program and earn his wings as a Delta Airlines pilot! Kaib, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, wanted to be a pilot long before stepping foot on Kent State’s campus. “Nobody in my family is a…
