Miami Springs Senior High Aerospace Academy commenced the school year with an enriching field trip that immersed students in the aviation realm. Their first stop at Paramount Aviation, renowned for its cutting-edge flight simulators, offered students a hands-on experience that few could only dream of. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Nelson Gonzalez, Compliance Manager at Paramount Aviation and President of GMAA Miami’s Batchelor Scholarship Fund, students not only learned about the pivotal role of these multi-million-dollar simulators in pilot training but also had the privilege of partaking in thrilling simulator rides, giving them an authentic taste of the aviation world.
(1/3) Our first field trip of the year had a couple of destinations; part 1 was to a familiar location: @Paramount_AVN !
Our students got to experience what it is like to train just like airline pilots in state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar flight simulators! Mr. Nelson pic.twitter.com/GX2TyNR7pY
— Miami Springs Senior High Aerospace Academy (@msshaerospace) September 10, 2023
Gratitude was profusely expressed to Nelson Gonzalez, Vincent LaForgia, Vito LaForgia, and the entire Paramount Aviation team for creating an unforgettable experience that will undoubtedly shape the students’ aviation aspirations. In the second leg of their field trip, the students ventured to the IATA Regional Office for the Beacon Council Aviation Committee Meeting. Here, they engaged with industry experts like Pedro de la Fuente from IATA, Jorge Bernal-Geshier from Airbus, and Rudy Albert from American Airlines in discussions surrounding Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
(1/2) Part 2 of our field trip took us to the @IATA Regional Office for @beaconcouncil Aviation Committee Meeting!
The topic of discussion was Sustainable Aviation Fuel and included industry experts such as Pedro de la Fuente from @IATA , Jorge Bernal-Geshier from @Airbus , and pic.twitter.com/UwoX0gXJc9
— Miami Springs Senior High Aerospace Academy (@msshaerospace) September 11, 2023
This exposure to industry leaders not only broadened their horizons but also instilled a deeper understanding of aviation’s evolving environmental responsibilities and its role in shaping the future of sustainable air travel. Special thanks were extended to Madeline Mesa, Santiago Saltos, Peter Cerda, and the entire IATA team for their warm hospitality and for facilitating a thought-provoking discussion that left an indelible mark on the students’ academic journey.
