Hampton University Aviation

06/12/2026

04/23/2026

✈️🎊Congratulations to Sophomore Carmen Penasoto for
getting her Commercial Pilot License! Go Pirates!
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04/23/2026

🎉🎉Congrats to Sef Wright for landing a summer internship at Delta Airlines Headquarters in Atlanta, GA! Sef will be gaining incredible experience working under the Flight Operations department!

04/23/2026

Thank you for our donators for this cookout to be successful and thank you for coming out to the 2026 End of The Year Aviation Department Cookout! We hope that this event encourages a strong finish for the end of the semester! 🗓️We’ll see you next year and congratulations to our graduating seniors!🎓✈️

04/17/2026

🎉Congratualtions to Sophomore Bradley Wooten from Atlanta, GA. Bradley has been awarded a landslide operations internship at Harts-field Jackson international airport over the summer for his second year in a row!👏✈️

04/17/2026

🎉Congratualtions to Sophomore Bradley Wooten from Atlanta, GA. Bradley has been awarded a landslide operations internship at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport during the summer season for his second year in a row! 🎊👏
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04/16/2026

Tuesday evening, the members of Women In Aviation hosted a Skate Night! Thank you to everyone who rolled through and enjoyed sharing experiences as a community!🛼

04/14/2026

Women In Aviation and OBAP at Hampton University is hosting the 2026 end-of-the-year cookout! Next Tuesday, April 21st, we’re bringing together current aviation students, staff, and alumni for an evening full of activities, great food, and even better company ✈️
• Fun activities for everyone
• Delicious food and refreshments
• Opportunities to connect and share experiences
Come celebrate our aviation community and make lasting connections!
(details in flyer)

04/11/2026

🚨✈️ Hampton University Aviation x MWAA Partnership ✈️🚨

Hampton University aviation students recently had the opportunity to visit Washington Dulles International Airport, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s busiest international gateways, and more importantly, a direct connection to their future careers.

Through this official partnership with Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), students explored real-world aviation operations, connected with industry professionals, and learned about career pathways across airport operations, safety, logistics, and air traffic systems. Experiences like this are designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the industry, giving Hampton students a competitive edge before graduation.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment between Hampton University and industry partners to build a stronger, more diverse aviation workforce pipeline. By exposing students to hands-on learning and networking opportunities, we are preparing the next generation of aviation leaders to step directly into high-demand careers. 

💡 What this means for our students:
• Real-world exposure to airport operations
• Direct networking with aviation professionals
• Insight into multiple aviation career paths
• A stronger pipeline from Hampton to industry

At Hampton Aviation, we’re not just teaching aviation, we’re launching careers.

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