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Recent NAA Graduates Attend Socially-Distant Ceremony
Graduates Proudly Accept Hard-Earned Diplomas It's been a long time coming, but these graduates are ready to leave National Aviation Academy (NAA) and head into the aviation industry. National Aviation Academy is proud to provide the opportunity for students to accept...
What is a Designated Mechanic Examiner?
The Role of a Designated Mechanic Examiner Designated Mechanic Examiners, known as DMEs, are designees that issue certificates to people involved in the operation or maintenance of aircraft, such as pilots, and mechanics. These individuals are appointed by the...
NAA Organizes Donations for Thanksgiving Season
Student Council Food Drive Donations To ensure members of our local community could have the opportunity to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, NAA came together to collect donations from students and staff! Student Council representatives led this initiative in partnership...
Technical Airframe Skills and Their Importance in the Industry
What is Airframe? Airframe refers to the body and structure of an aircraft. Several more specific parts of an aircraft make up the airframe including: Fuselage: The main body of the aircraft Flight Deck: The area at the front of the fuselage from which the pilot...
Are the Tests to Get Your A&P Certifications Difficult?
Testing for Your A&P Certifications To earn your Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications, you are required to show aptitude through a few certain tests. Overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), these tests are required to become an...
Alpha Eta Rho Approves New Chapter at Tampa Bay Campus
The Next Alpha Eta Rho Chapter Wanting to cement their own success story, students from National Aviation Academy's Tampa Bay campus have been approved to establish their fraternity chapter! The National Board of Directors for Alpha Eta Rho (AHP), an international...
National Aviation Academy Hosts Program Advisory Committee Meeting
What is The PAC Meeting? National Aviation Academy and aviation industry employers recently met virtually on November 4, 2020 for a Program Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to gain industry feedback about our curriculum, our alumni in...
Women of National Aviation Academy Established at Tampa Bay Campus
Women of NAA – Tampa Bay Following the New England campus’ footsteps, Women of NAA has been established at the Tampa Bay campus! Hilary Vincent and Amber Teeple of the Tampa Bay campus partnered with Sarah Kiepper and Sarah Ludeman, the Women of NAA staff facilitators...
NAA Alumnus Wins 40 Under 40 Maintenance Professionals Award
Award-Winning Alumnus AviationPros.com’s recent Aircraft Maintenance Technology magazine issue highlighted those who constantly showcase their passion for aviation by excelling in their work to keep our skies safe. These aviation maintenance technician (AMT)...