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Alpha Eta Rho Members Tour Cirrus Aircraft Headquarters

Alpha Eta Rho members posing in front of a plane

Omaha – In March 2018, five members of UNO’s chapter of Alpha Eta Rho were offered the opportunity to travel to Duluth, Minnesota, to visit the Cirrus Aircraft headquarters.

The students were graciously given a private tour of the company’s aircraft manufacturing facilities, where the students were able to witness the manufacturing process of Cirrus’s SR20, SR22, and their latest Cirrus Vision Jet.

Keaton Stengel, UNO’s chapter president, said “We were all very thankful to have had the opportunity to see and learn more about Cirrus. Aside from the impressive facilities, the Cirrus staff were all very kind and accommodating. All in all we couldn’t have been more satisfied with the trip.”

This is a great opportunity for our students to network and interact with industry."

 Scott Vlasek, faculty advisor

Following the tour the students explored Duluth with the help of a few recommendations made by the Cirrus staff. Scott Vlasek, faculty advisor for the chapter said, “This is a great opportunity for our students to network and interact with industry. Opportunity like this also showcase the many different opportunities available within the industry.”

In April 2018, members of the chapter voted on their 2018-2019 leadership. Congratulations to the new leadership.

  • President- Maddy Petry.
  • Vice President- Nicole Lund.
  • Treasurer- Sidney Due.
  • Secretary- Jeff Harders.

Alpha Eta Rho International Aviation Fraternity is a professional collegiate fraternity founded to bring together those students having a common interest in the field of commercial aviation. Since 1929, the organization has fostered a unique bond among fellow aviators and aviation enthusiasts, and has aspired to uphold our longstanding motto of "Collegiate Aviation Leaders of Today... Aviation Industry Leaders of Tomorrow." For additional information on UNO’s chapter call 402.554.3424.