Over 800 students, educators, and parents are expected to attend the Expo on November 4th, 2022, at Leesburg Executive Airport. The expo showcases exciting careers in aviation and aerospace to young adults (ages 16-22) who can explore paid internship opportunities in addition to monetary, school-specific, and flight training scholarships.
LEESBURG, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProJet Aviation will host the 16th annual Aviation Education & Career Expo Friday, November 4th, 2022, at Leesburg Executive Airport. The Aviation Education and Career Expo is a unique opportunity for students interested in aviation/aerospace to interact with industry experts and explore occupations in high demand worldwide. Over 800 students, educators, and parents are expected to attend the Expo, designed to showcase exciting careers in aviation and aerospace to young adults (ages 16-22). Students can explore paid internship opportunities in addition to monetary, school-specific, and flight training scholarships.
The event features keynote speakers, live demonstrations, and representatives from over 70 aviation organizations, including the US military, emergency medical airlift, law enforcement, government agencies, aircraft maintenance and avionics companies, drone and flight simulator operators, flight schools, and more. "The theme for this year is: The Sky Is Not The Limit," said ProJet Aviation's Julie O'Brien, Co-founder of the event. "We work with our sponsors to provide experiences, mentoring, and scholarships that inspire students to discover and pursue their passion for the skies."
This year's line-up of guest speakers and demonstrators included:
- Frank Culbertson – Retired Astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station
- Heidi Kemner – National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Accident Investigator
- The US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
- Garda World Federal Services – K-9 Unit
- The US Army Golden Knights Parachute Jump Team
- Medevac Demonstration – PHI Air Care 3
- National Agricultural Aviation Aerial Dump Demonstration – Emily Daniel
Toth Financial will be this year's premier corporate sponsor, providing lunch for students and industry participants. Additional corporate sponsors include Aero Elite Flight Training, Aero Training Center USA, Airline Pilots Association Int'l, AOPA, Avemco Insurance, Avfuel, Aviation Adventures, Bravo Flight Training, EOY Foundation, FBO Partners, First Chime Chef Prive', Fly Advanced (Leesburg), General Dynamics, The Hoxton Agency, Jet Linx Aviation, Little Caesar's, MWAA, NBAA, Open Air/Cirrus Aircraft/The Aviation Foundation, Paragon Aviation Group, Paramount Business Jets, Passion Fin, ProJet Aviation, Smokehouse Pilots, Teamsters Airline Division, and Weird Brothers Coffee.
About The Aviation Education & Career Expo
The Aviation Education & Career Expo is one of the largest and most successful aviation education events in the United States, awarding over $1.5 million in scholarships to high school and college students pursuing careers in the aviation and aerospace industry since 2005. Cofounded by aviation professionals Julie O'Brien and Sarah Thompson, the Expo is committed to helping students explore the many career opportunities available in the world of flight.
About ProJet Aviation
ProJet Aviation is the DC metro region's premier aviation hospitality company, dedicated to helping people accomplish extraordinary things through the wonder of flight. The company operates ProJet Center, a Fixed Base Operation (FBO), at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), general aviation's gateway to Washington DC, Dulles, and Virginia's Horse & Wine Country. ProJet Aviation combines the operational integrity of the world's best airlines with the refined service of a world-class resort. ProJet's numerous accolades include recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Service Business of the Year, and an Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing Company.
Media Contact
Julie O'Brien, ProJet Aviation, 1 703.889.8558, [email protected]
SOURCE ProJet Aviation
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