CAF Airbase Georgia Hosts First Aviation Career Day for Coweta County Students

The CAF Airbase Georgia, Peachtree City, GA, recently held its first Aviation Career Day, bringing students from the Coweta County Education Center to its facilities for a closer look at different paths within the aviation industry. A total of 27 students attended the event. Several aviation-related organizations took part, including the Federal Aviation Administration, Koch Aviation, Academy of Aviation, U.S. Aviation Academy, and Middle Georgia State University.

“As part of our education mission, Airbase Georgia organized a full day in which the students broke into groups and rotated to stations provided by each of the aviation organizations,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “The students also enjoyed a tour of the Airbase hangar and maintenance shops to further illustrate aviation roles.” During the event, students rotated through different stations set up by participating groups and were also given tours of the hangar and maintenance areas. Organizers said the goal was to provide a broader understanding of aviation-related careers beyond flying itself.

According to Airbase Georgia, feedback from students after the event focused on the opportunity to learn more about aviation careers while also seeing the organization’s collection of WWII-era aircraft, like the P-51 Mustang and FG-1D Corsair, up close. The group is already planning a larger Aviation Career Day on Nov. 14. That event is expected to include students from across the Atlanta area, along with participants from Fayette and Coweta counties. “This year is especially significant as we have dedicated the season to America’s 250th birthday,” Richards said. “We also use our historic aircraft throughout the year to inspire careers in aviation, since young airshow attendees can experience firsthand the breadth of the aviation industry represented by our unique planes.” For more information about the CAF Airbase Georgia museum, click on this link: airbasegeorgia.org.