This past week I had the chance to return to my old stomping grounds. As a graduate alumnus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Aviation Institute (UNOAI) far too many years ago, it was a real treat to see where the program has gone since I last departed.
The Institute has moved into a state of the art campus building and added multiple flight training devices (FTD's) emulating a dozen or more aircraft. In addition, the program faculty and staff have significantly bulked up the internship and research opportunities for students working through both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
What's more is that the Aviation Institute's alumni network has grown considerably over the past several years. The program can now count its graduates among a wide variety of corporate and charter flight departments and airlines in both flying and non-flying capacities.
The U. of Nebraska-Omaha has also transformed itself from a commuter only institution to one providing ample housing for students to reside on campus. In doing so, it's attracting a more diverse and wide-spread student body. At roughly 14,000 students in a metropolitan area of 700,000, UNO sits in close proximity to multiple universities, medical schools including Creighton, major corporations, and a variety of cultural (yes, Omaha has culture) outlets. As a result, UNO is well positioned to offer a high quality degree at a very economical price with plenty of amenities. For those interested in an aviation career, that combination just can't be beat.
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