From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville TN
62 episodes
4 days ago
Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East Tennessee.
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Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East Tennessee.
Fueling the Future: How Aviation and Education Are Taking Off Together
From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
25 minutes 2 seconds
5 months ago
Fueling the Future: How Aviation and Education Are Taking Off Together
In this episode, we explore how aviation is driving workforce development in East Tennessee. Dr. Patty Weaver from Pellissippi State Community College and Jessica Blitz of Blount Partnership share how a powerful collaboration between education, industry, and local government is creating hands-on career pathways for students—starting as early as middle school.
From engine donations by Continental Aerospace to new FAA-certified degree programs, we discuss the innovations helping meet the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals. Plus, hear how other booming fields like healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and construction are being supported through grants, scholarships, and accelerated training efforts.
Whether you're an educator, student, or community member, this episode offers insight into how workforce programs are adapting quickly to meet the future head-on.
From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East Tennessee.
