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 The FAA hosted the first Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Summit at the FAA Headquarters office in Washington, DC on March 27 & 28, 2024. This educational and informational 2-day in-person event brought together the leadership of several Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) from across the country to connect with government agencies including the FAA.   The HSI…

On February 25th, Southwest Chapter Director Lydia Gomez-Martinez joined HEPM Migdalia Gonzalez at the Stars & Stripes Airshow Spectacular held at Laredo Airport. At the airshow, the FAA hosted a STEM/AVSED table where  Lydia joined other AVSED representatives and spoke to visitors about careers and opportunities in the FAA.  During the event, they were joined…

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the Department of Transportation held its 56th Annual Secretary’s Awards Ceremony. The event was hosted via live broadcast from Washington, D.C. with Secretary Pete Buttigieg providing opening remarks. We were humbled to be recognized along with other Employee Associations for our Diversity Equity & Inclusion work in the FAA. I…

On November 20th, the Western Pacific Regional Office played host to an incredible Aviation Career Day, igniting the imaginations of nearly 30 enthusiastic kids from schools across the LA area. This event, strategically timed during the Thanksgiving break, showcased a day filled with immersive workshops focused on diverse facets of the aviation industry. The eager…

It was an incredible week April 24th to April 29th we visited Puerto Rico to participate in the Professional Women Controller (PWC) Conference in San Juan. President Oscar Torres had the opportunity to begin the week by visiting the CERAP on Monday 4/24/23 and met with coalition members in the facility to express our solidarity…

Airport Design Challenge The Airport Design Challenge (ADC) is an interactive learning and collaboration opportunity for students in grades K-12. The FAA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Aviation and Space Education (STEM AVSED) Program organizes and sponsors this exciting challenge. For additional information please visit: Airport Design Challenge | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

On Saturday 10/29 members of our National Hispanic Coalition in San Juan, Puerto Rico took part in “Girls in Aviation Day” held at the Puerto Rico FBO in Isla Grande. Aviation professionals along with Federal Aviation Administration colleagues participated and held discussions about their aviation careers. Over 300 Students from 10-17 years old attended and…

NHCFAE President Oscar Torres, Vice President John Espinosa and Director of Resources Erik Salazar were in attendance at the Annual FAA Managers Association Convention held in Orlando, FL the week of October 22nd.  Federal Aviation Administration managers play a pivotal role in supporting our NHCFAE and we thank FAA Managers Association and their President Elizabeth…

Celebrations  took place around the country this year which included some of the following: NHCFAE members highlighted on FAA video Southwest Region Regional Director The celebrations continued around the country with in personsgatherings that began on September16th . Our Southwest region director Lydia Gomez-Martinez gathered with local members of our NHCFAE and local elected leaders of…

On 10/13/22 President Oscar Torres partnered with Federal Aviation Administration Employment Manager Migdalia Gonzalez,  NBCFAE President Freddie Greene and NBCFAE member Stacey Holt to attend a Career Fair in Vaugh College of Aeronautics & Technology. This career fair was attended by hundreds of Vaugh College Students and the team was able to discuss FAA careers…