Mon, Jan 21, 2008
Joined Organization As Nat'l Spokesman In 2002
Careers in Aviation told ANN recently that Jamail Larkins has
been appointed as Chairman of the Board for the term of three
years, to begin in 2008. Larkins joined Careers in Aviation in 2002
as the national spokesperson for the non-profit organization.
"I have always been passionate about promoting the aviation
industry," said Larkins. "I was given so many opportunities to
fulfill my aviation dreams and I want to help give that same
opportunity to other kids. Careers in Aviation’s sole purpose
is to assist young people in realizing and achieving aviation
careers and I am privileged to be a part of the organization."
In addition to his role with Careers in Aviation, Larkins
founded the DreamLaunch Tour in 2004. DreamLaunch is a nationwide
tour designed to educate students about their career opportunities
in the aviation industry. In 2005, Larkins was appointed the first
Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education for the Federal
Aviation Administration, by Administrator Marion C. Blakey. In this
capacity, Jamail acts as an official representative of the FAA,
promoting aviation career opportunities to America’s youth,
as well as the benefits of aviation to mainstream America.
Among his many other accomplishments and recognitions, Larkins
is a 2006 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Careers in Aviation advances aerospace education and employment
by fostering scholarships, by connecting students with available
assistance, and by encouraging the aviation industry, professional
associations, government agencies, and the educational community to
work together effectively supporting aviation and space career
development programs.
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