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Visit From

GoJet Airlines

UCM Aviation

Sponsors

“The Aviators”

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF

AVIATION

Visit from GoJet Airlines: Flight Student Internships Available

GoJet Airlines’ chief pilot, Captain Dennis D. Craig, came to

UCM to visit the aviation students and inform them that

internship opportunities are becoming available at GoJet, and

they are interested in providing them for years to come. GoJet

already has a number of graduates working for them, one of

which is Craig Markert who is currently a first officer for the

airline. Captain Craig mentioned that his airline is targeting UCM

students because he is impressed with the performance of each

pilot he has seen from UCM’s aviation department. Students

began to smile as each of them explained that their favorite part

of GoJet is its culture. According to Craig “GoJet’s culture is

much like a family.” An important part of the presentation was

the upcoming pilot shortage. GoJet airlines’ proactive approach

to this shortage is to streamline graduates from UCM’s flight department to fill their open positions and to help our

students get jobs as soon as they meet the minimum requirements. Another important point that was covered is the

importance of being on time. A student asked Captain Craig, “what are the typical things that cause new pilots to lose

their jobs at GoJet.” Captain Craig responded by saying, “attendance and punctuality because GoJet is a regional airline

that operates for United Express and has to pay for all flight costs out of its profits if departures are as much as one

minute late. So, we cannot afford to have delayed flights caused by our own people. If a pilot is consistently late, they

will be dealt with accordingly.” This harsh reality was grasped by students as it was suggested that they practice showing

up to each of their classes early to prepare for the nature of airline attendance policies that they will soon be expected to

meet. For more information on pilot shortages, please read the following Wall Street Journal article: Airlines Face Acute

Shortage of Pilots.

UCM Aviation Sponsors KMOS’s Filming of “The Aviators.”

During “The Aviators” commercial breaks, Tony Monetti was interviewed about UCM’s Aviation Department by

KMOS’s lead anchor, Mark Pearce. Monetti’s exceptional performance on stage led Pearce to give him complete

control over that night’s program. He used this time to interview

current aviation students to help the 9.3 million weekly viewers

understand the full benefits that the department has to offer.

Monetti interviewed Fred Schieszer and also gave a few students

the opportunity to be shown on T.V. as a representative of the

aviation department. Schieszer and students were asked different

questions to entirely portray the department to each viewer.

While on set, students were given the opportunity to answer

phone calls and accept donations for KMOS and future filming

of “The Aviators.” The overall goal of sponsoring the show was to

increase awareness of UCM’s aviation department and based on

the feedback Monetti, Schieszer, and students got from the

KMOS filming team; UCM will definitely see increased student

numbers in the near future. The enthusiasm of each

interviewee helped paint the perfect picture of the aviation

department and how exciting it truly is to be a Flying Mule.

Core Values:

Integrity

Service before self

Excellence in all you do

December 2012

Captain Dennis D. Crag presenting on the left

beside UCM Alumnus Craig Markert.

From the back left: Marty Johnson, Tony Monetti, Fred

Scheiszer, Kathryn Turban, Chase Neill, and Marcus

Phillips. From the front left: Jeremy Belsher, Miyukiko

Kostelny, Matt Thornberry, Jonathan Ellis, and Skyla

Sharbono.

The Ninety-Nines Incorporated’s Annual Dinner

The Ninety-Nines Incorporated, is an international organization that has been around

since the late 1920s to serve as an exceptional group of women pilots who stand

together in mutual support to advance themselves in the aviation industry. Founded by

legends such as Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden, this organization has helped

numerous women reach their goals of becoming pilots and pursuing their careers as

aviators. Membership to the The Ninety-Nines is a selective and exclusive process to

female aviators who have achieved various ratings and goals. Each year this

organization's Kansas City Chapter hosts a holiday dinner. They have a fundraiser

where they auction off priceless aviation collector’s items, pictures, clothing, etc. to

raise money for the scholarships that are presented at the meetings. On Sunday,

December 2, 2012 Miyukiko Kostelny, a member of the Kansas City Chapter of The

Ninety-Nines, was honored with the KC Chapter's Annual Scholarship. Kostelny, also

known as Koko, is the current graduate assistant for UCM’s aviation department. She is very grateful for the support she has received

from the chapter, and is excited to have the scholarship to help her pursue further flight ratings and achievements. In addition, Fred

Schieszer, a highly respected professor in UCM’s aviation department, was this year's guest speaker at the holiday dinner. Fred presented

“The Seven Ways An Aircraft Can Come in Contact with the Ground.” It was a phenomenal presentation with added humor that taught

the different ways the NTSB identifies which type of crash each case they see is classified under.

Safety Tip Of The Month by Knolues Gibbs

"The end of the semester is near! We all know how stressful finals week can be, and it is under stress that aeronautical decision making

deteriorates. Ask yourself "Am I fit to fly today?" Do not let pride tell you yes if the answer is no. Good luck with finals and continue to

fly safely!"

Congratulations To The Following Students

Have A Wonderful Winter Break

The Department of Aviation wishes you a

wonderful winter break and a happy new year. Be

safe during your travels and the we look forward

to seeing you next year when classes begin on

1/14/2013!!!

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Miyukiko Kostelny next to her scholarship

Date Student Name Instructor Completed

11/7/12 Yuya Okamoto John Morgan Comm. SE Add-on

11/9/12 Nathan Beck Ryo Tahara First Solo

11/9/12 Skyla Sharbono Nicholas Vomund Instrument Checkride

11/14/12 Marshal Nicely Nabeel Mohammad First Solo

11/18/12 - Scott Holthaus CFII Checkride

11/18/12 Hiromi Naka Scott Holthaus Comm. SE Add-on

11/29/12 Ethan Smith Chas Perkins First Solo

12/2/12 Ryo Higami Nick Vomund Private Checkride

12/5/12 Alex Labrunerie John Morgan First Solo

12/11/12 Andrew Wedemeyer Scott Holthaus First Solo