Student aviation organizations provide invaluable resources, contacts, and networking
opportunities to complement your education and aviation career. These groups also
host various activities throughout the year.
Alpha Eta Rho
Alpha Eta Rho is the nationwide Aviation Coed fraternity of Students with a common
interest in Aviation. Alpha Eta Rho has been in existence for almost 100 years,
and currently initiates well over 1,000 students nationally per year.
The Ohio State chapter of Alpha Eta Rho is a very active chapter. Membership has
been growing to approximately 30+ members. Besides social activities, visits and
presentations by Aviation companies are regularly scheduled. The fraternity also
sponsors an annual Spring Conference where experts and leaders from Industry make
presentations on current issues and topics.
http://ahp.org.ohio-state.edu
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Student Chapter
http://aaae.org/
The Ohio State University Flight Team
The Ohio State University Flight Team is a student Organization that competes under
and is sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, NIFA. Every
autumn, NIFA holds Safety and Evaluation Conferences (SAFECON) with the top teams
advancing to the national SAFECON meet in the spring. Events include precision landing
competitions, bomb drop competitions, navigation competitions, as well as many ground-based
events.
http://www.aviation.ohio-state.edu/fltteam
Ohio State’s Flight Team has been a national contender for many years, and hosted
the National Competition in May, 2006.
Women in Aviation International
Women in Aviation International is a nationwide association dedicated to developing
and promoting Aviation opportunities for Women. The Ohio State Chapter travels to
the WAI Convention where significant contacts and networking opportunities are possible.
http://www.wai.org/
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