Air Transport Services Group Hosts Inspiring Future Aviators; Awards Top Camper the Mike & Judith Berger Scholarship
The Aviation Camp offers a unique opportunity for students in grades six through twelve to immerse themselves in the careers available in aviation. Through a series of interactive hands-on activities curated by experienced instructors from all areas of the ATSG network of companies, participants gain valuable insights into various aspects of the aviation industry, including aircraft maintenance, flight operations, logistics, and aviation safety.
"ATSG is committed to fostering a passion for aviation to inspire future employees," said
Highlights of Aviation Camp 2024 included:
- Aerospace Manufacturing: Each camper designed and built a cell phone holder using various manufacturing equipment resources.
- Aviation Maintenance: Participants executed a maintenance check in the cockpit of a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, testing systems that ensured proper aircraft operation; and additionally engaged in a hands-on avionics exercise.
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Airport Operations: Campers operated de-icing vehicles, simulated
Wilmington Air Park's 19-acre water filtration system, and joined air traffic controllers in the tower. - Flight Operations & Safety: Activities included building skids, loading and unloading freight containers with a K-loader, and marshalling a Boeing 767-300 freighter.
- Pilot Careers: Campers flew Boeing 767 and Boeing 757 simulators with an instructor, constructed 3D-printed motorized cars, and learned the principles of flight.
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Justin Scarberry , Ben Zerguit,Wilmington City Schools -
Laural McCoy ,Jaxon Pierson , Fairfield Local Schools -
Aaron Stinger , Clermont Northeastern Schools -
Josiah Guentter ,Loveland City Schools -
Emory Holbrook , Serenity Roth,Grayson Goldschmidt , Blanchester Local Schools -
Brayden Warne ,Kylie Scott ,Connor Goff ,Kourtney May , Lynchburg Clay Local Schools -
Elijah Curry ,Mercy Persing ,Noble Persing ,Patience Persing , Homeschool -
Lauren McCreary , Clinton-Massie Local Schools -
Jonny Cunningham , East Clinton Local Schools -
Waylan Erwin , Greenview Local Schools
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The 2023 winter scholarship recipient, Serenity Roth from
For more information about Aviation Camp 2024 and to apply, please visit ATSG's website or contact the camp coordinator at aviationcamp@atsginc.com.
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