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Webster Trophy recipient
Okanagan College student named Canada’s Top General Aviation Pilot

November 18, 2022

Okanagan College (OC) student Harmeet Garg is at his happiest when he is in the air flying. And it shows – an international student from Bathinda, India, Harmeet achieved national recognition when he won the prestigious Webster Trophy as Canada’s Top General Aviation Pilot earlier this year. “This award is motivation to work even harder towards my career and achieve higher feats,” said Harmeet. “As I am nearing graduation from OC, I’m looking towards future job opportunities in aviation and the specific line of flying I want to go into. The...

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OC alum Joey Rood standing by an airplane
Meet Joey Rood

September 28, 2022

What is your name? Joey Rood What are your pronouns? He / Him / His Where is your hometown and where are you located now? Kelowna is my hometown. I am located in Sioux Lookout, Ont., for my job now. What did you take at OC? When did you graduate? I completed the Commercial Aviation Diploma in 2019. What got you interested in aviation? I’ve been interested in aviation since I was a kid. When I was 13, I went on a helicopter tour. From there, I joined the Air Cadet program and e...

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Commercial Aviation Diploma students, Kimberley Alaric and Joseph Hsu
Dreams Take Flight: abundant opportunities in the world of aviation showcased at panel and film screening

February 26, 2020

Dreams take flight. You need only take the first step. These were the thoughts that propelled Okanagan College professor Pam Nelson to create a community event that would combine two of her passions: aviation and education. That dream will become a reality on Monday, March 2 when the College’s School of Business will host a celebration of careers in the air and spark dialogue about how to continue to make the sector more inclusive. Dreams Take Flight will offer aviators and aviation enthusiasts of all walks of life, a chance to hear from l...

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