BE READY FOR THE CAREERS OF TOMORROW
The demand for skilled aviation professionals—including pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, managers and engineers—has never been greater. This means that jobs are plentiful, salaries are soaring and the opportunities for career advancement are growing rapidly. Come to our Open House to learn more about how our programs can set you up for success in these in-demand fields.
Agenda
Open House will start at 10 a.m. (with check-in at 9:15 a.m.) and run until 2 p.m. During this time, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about:
- Academic and Student Life
- Academic Programs:
- Aircraft Operations (Flight)
- Airline Management/Airport Management/General Management
- Air Traffic Control
- Engineering and Technology
- Aviation Maintenance
- The campus and see various lab spaces and classrooms
- Financial Planning/Academic Success
- Application Assistance
EARNINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
Median annual salaries in New York for some of the careers Vaughn will prepare you for.†††
†††Per Lightcast career data
STUDENT SUCCESS
Our graduates launch successful careers after they leave Vaughn. See where some of them have landed.
“I had no experience with aviation before coming to Vaughn, so all the knowledge and connections that I gained in those four years really helped set me up for success.” Sumayah Rafi ’20 Aeronautical Science High School Initiative Specialist Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
“Vaughn taught me the fundamentals of air traffic control that I needed to succeed at the FAA academy.” Matthew Aniello ’18 Airport Management Certified Professional Controller Federal Aviation Administration
“Breaking launch records/space records in the industry gets me excited to be a part of that and wonder what's next.” Atif Saeed ’20 Mechatronic Engineering Life Cycle Engineer SpaceX
“Vaughn played a crucial role in my journey by offering a well-structured curriculum and dedicated staff who guided me towards my career goals.” Matthew Small '21 Aircraft Operations First Officer Atlas Air
“Vaughn College set me up for the future through opportunities for conference attendance and internships which helped me secure my job as a cybersecurity engineer at Qualcomm in San Diego. ” Joshua Waithe '25 Computer Engineering Cybersecurity Engineer Qualcomm
“Vaughn provided great internships that helped me jumpstart my career! I'm thriving in my current position and incredibly optimistic about my future.” Otha Ward ’19 Airport Management Operations Supervisor Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
“Vaughn College played a huge role in my success and created endless opportunities in my flight career. I am living proof that hard work does pay off.” Xylene DeCoteau ’20 Aircraft Operations First Officer Mesa Airlines
“Vaughn provided me with a solid foundation to enter the aviation industry and equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed to advance my career.” Adrian Galan Gomez ’17 Airport Management Senior Analyst for Airline Partnerships and Alliances JetBlue Airways
“Confucius once said, ‘Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.’ Simply put, I love my job.” Andrew Govindeisami ’21 Aviation Maintenance Aviation Maintenance Technician American Airlines
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS THAT WILL TAKE YOU HIGHER, FASTER
Vaughn students go on to have exciting careers at some of the nation’s top companies in aerospace, engineering, aviation, manufacturing and transportation. Here are but a few of them.
- AAR CORP.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES
- ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE
- BOEING
- CYIENT
- DELTA AIR LINES
- ENDEAVOR AIR
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
- HONEYWELL
- JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- LOCKHEED MARTIN
- LUFTHANSA GROUP
- METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
- NASA
- PIPER AIRCRAFT
- REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
- SAFEFLIGHT INSTRUMENTS, LLC
- SKYWEST AIRLINES
- SPACEX
- SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
- TESLA, INC.
- PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
- QUALCOMM
- UNITED AIRLINES
- WHIRLPOOL
97% of Vaughn grads 77% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
RANKED #1
in upward mobility nationwide moving students from the bottom 40% to the top 40% in income†
in upward mobility nationwide moving students from the bottom 40% to the top 40% in income†
RANKED IN TOP 4% of colleges with highest ROI for students from under-resourced communities**
More than 86% of students receive financial aid
Can't Make Open House?
No problem! Schedule a campus visit and see our cutting-edge labs, equipment and training facilities in action! Our admissions counselors will discuss your goals, financial aid opportunities, campus life and and answer all your questions. We can’t wait to meet you!
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