Behind every great institution is an individual who provided the dream and the drive to make that business a success. For North Central Institute (NCI), that driving force was Dr. John D. McCurdy. It is with great sorrow, we announce that he took his last flight, Sunday morning, March 14, 2021. Use this link to…
We all know what a crazy year 2020 was, and the affect it had on all levels of education. With schools embracing a more virtual approach, you may be wondering what the point of attending a traditional brick and mortar school is. High schools often focus on four-year colleges when preparing their students for graduation.…
Did you know that the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) was making changes to its Safety 1st Professional Line Service Training Program? NATA first announced that they would be making these updates in 2019. However, with how crazy 2020 was, you may not have been keeping up with all the exciting new features being introduced.…
Just because you aren’t a pilot, doesn’t mean you have to be grounded. Sometimes the work of an aviation maintenance technician will bring you to new heights! You may be wondering what I mean. Although much of your training will be on the ground, you may also need to work on aircraft at a height.…
The only constant in life is change. Because transitions are inevitable, the best thing that anyone can do is to be prepared for change when it comes. For active-duty service members, the day will come when it’s time to take off the uniform and transition to civilian life. You’re still serving your country, but you’re…
Whether you’re looking to start your first career or considering a change, take a minute to think outside the standard office routine. Have you ever thought about being an aircraft mechanic? This is a fun and rewarding career that can take you as far as you want to go. Read on for the 5 best…
COVID-19 has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, and air travel has been affected more than most industries. In the United States, all air transportation is overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Read on to discover how the FAA has adapted to the realities of this global pandemic. SFAR 118 The impact of…
There’s a worldwide shortage of aviation maintenance technicians, and it’s nothing new. For years, the aviation industry has been aware of the growing problem. According to a 2017 report by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), this shortage could be costing the aircraft repair industry as much as 2 billion dollars per year. Although many…
From the Wright Brothers’ first airplane to today’s Boeing 737, aviation has come a long way in the past 100 years. Where once there was wood and fabric to keep them aloft, aluminum and fiberglass are now the predominant materials, and the only fabric you’ll find is your seat. However, the building materials aren’t the…
Do you love airplanes and helicopters? Many people are fascinated by the way they work, by the technology which keeps them in the air when the rest of us are stuck on the ground. Maybe you’re drawn by their aerodynamic shapes or by the sheer power they create. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to know more…
