https://qanr.usu.edu/news/_sections/aviation.xmlHighlights and news for Aviation and Technical Education (AVTE). View stories by department or see all highlights in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.https://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://qanr.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/24/utah-future-farmers-of-america-agriculture-pilots/There is something about being a young high school student who gets a spark that leads to a career. Young people often struggle to find themselves in an increasingly complex world with so many options, unlike decades ago when counselors might just shrug wFriday, 16 August 2024https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-aviation-alumna-and-current-graduate-student-awarded-industry-scholarshipNicole Zinger, a 2023 graduate of Utah State University’s aviation management program and current master’s degree student, is one of just two students to be awarded the Jim Morasch/Jerry Olson Memorial.Monday, 18 March 2024https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-aviation-students-succeed-at-regional-competitionsTwo teams of aviation maintenance students competed at the Intermountain West A&P School Competition, participating in 12 different events such as rigging a helicopter rotor head and installing ignition systems on an engine.Wednesday, 6 December 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/utah-states-aviation-faculty-honored-with-statewide-awardsEach year, the Utah Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division honors five individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the state’s aviation industry. This year, two of those award winners are faculty members in Utah State University’s Thursday, 13 July 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-hosts-activities-during-annual-girls-in-aviation-dayLocal girls from across Cache Valley may have gotten some inspiration to take flight as a part of Utah State University’s annual Girls in Aviation Day. USU student journalist Noah Giles explores what activities were available for the kids and why USU feelThursday, 22 September 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/aviation-competition-22.phpA team of five USU students, Braden Kunzler, Ryan Ritchie, Josh Carling, Frank Mattiaccio, and Trace Hadley, attended and competed in the 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Dallas where they took second place in the electrical wiring and antenna trTuesday, 5 July 2022https://www.thebestcolleges.org/rankings/the-top-25-colleges-for-aviation-degrees/USU's aviation school offers several flight programs, including bachelor's degrees in professional fixed-wing pilot, professional helicopter pilot, and aircraft maintenance management. Monday, 13 June 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/usu-drones.phpEngineering undergrad Kevin Plaizier won $25,000 for designing a drone. He's been an active member of the AggieAir program for over two years and has been flying drones since high school.Tuesday, 13 July 2021https://etvnews.com/carbon-county-commission-visited-by-the-usu-eastern-aviation-team/Andreas Wesemann, Shawn Barstow and Spencer Whitehead of the USU Eastern aviation team visited the Carbon County Commission during their April 21 meeting for a short presentation.Tuesday, 4 May 2021https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/aviation-state.phpUtah State University aviation maintenance students Braxton Thacker and Treston Cullimore were recently honored for their achievements in the state SkillsUSA competition. Friday, 30 April 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdks7Td6wz8The AVTE department was featured on this week's AGGIE TV program.Monday, 19 April 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/new-utah-state-programs-in-aviation-management-focus-on-airport-operations-and-dronesUtah State University’s Department of Aviation Technology and Technical Education (AVTE) has added a new bachelor’s degree paths in aviation management with emphasis options in unmanned aerial systems (aka, drones) and in aviation operations.Monday, 22 March 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1upFBpt06QStudents will train in R22 Beta II, R44 Raven II, and a flight training simulator. Possible career paths could include scenic tours, EMS, aerial firefighting, wildlife study, and more.Tuesday, 20 October 2020https://www.hjnews.com/news/education/teens-preteens-copilot-planes-as-girls-aviation-program-wraps-up/article_59eba94b-6d88-58e5-af4f-f926e4d9e873.html4-H Cache Makers and the Utah State University Women in Aviation Society are teaching science, technology, engineering and math in aviation to young girls as part of a program to spark their interest in flying aircraft. Tuesday, 13 October 2020https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aviation-professor-wesemann-receives-annual-teaching-award?_ga=2.1218101.583544333.1607121739-1385842675.1602173020&_gac=1.220560746.1605550954.Cj0KCQiA48j9BRC-ARIsAMQu3WT2qKxyfN_0lUF0ATYhksPHvIrKCVMzgPIGbfrPV_i_S6JA7KVHV2AaAhwgEALw_wcBBetter known as "Professor Baron" in the Aviation Technology program, Wesemann has been teaching in USU's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences since January 2015. Thursday, 28 May 2020https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/80year-air-fest.phpTo celebrate the 80th anniversary of the aviation technology program at Utah State University, the newly formed Cache County Aviation Association is hosting Cache Air Fest ’19, June 28-29.Wednesday, 12 June 2019https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/usuaviation-coming-to-price.phpThe aviation program at Utah State University has extended to the Price campus of USU Eastern, allowing for more students at the new location. Classes begin fall of 2019.Tuesday, 4 June 2019https://usustatesman.com/usu-and-skywest-announce-new-career-pathway-program/The Utah State University aviation program is partnering with SkyWest Airlines to open new pathways into the aviation industry. Students will have access to mentorships and a $15,000 tuition reimbursement after the initial operating training.Tuesday, 2 April 2019