Long Beach’s Aeroplex/Aerolease Group Supports Local Aviation Students through National Air Transportation Association

Long Beach Airport tenant Aeroplex/Aerolease Group is sponsoring the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) College Chapter program for students who are working toward bachelor’s degrees in Aviation Management. NATA College Chapters provide savings and advantages for students, such as leadership opportunities, scholarships for attending the annual NATA Aviation Business Conference, free access to Aircraft Flight Coordinator Training through Safety 1st, and more.

“We’re excited to provide students with new opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience from experts in the aviation business industry,” said Aeroplex/Aerolease Group CEO and NATA Board Member Curt Castagna. “By partnering with other aviation companies and trade organizations, we can successfully introduce students to the diversity of careers available behind the scenes at airports –from FBO management, sales and finance to aviation law and engineering.”

CSULA first university to start NATA College Chapter

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), has announced that they will be the first to join the program. The university offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Administration.

“We are excited and appreciative of the investment NATA is making to support the development of aviation students and provide invaluable exposure to general aviation businesses,” said Randal D. Berg, A.A.E., airport director at King County International Airport, adjunct professor at CSULA and immediate past chair of the American Association of Airport Executives.

CSULA Aviation Administration Students

In addition to networking with NATA members from a wide range of aviation businesses, student members can post resumes on the program’s website (www.nata.aero), view job and internship posts, receive NATA News as well as other industry updates, access the group’s member directory and attend its events.

To learn more about student memberships, please visit http://nata.aero/Membership/Student-Members.aspx. More information on NATA College Chapter memberships can be found at http://nata.aero/Membership/College-Chapters.aspx.