Exciting New Programs at MRO Americas 2025

MRO Americas, the world's largest gathering of the aviation maintenance community, is introducing two innovative programs designed to foster inclusivity and mentorship within the industry. These initiatives aim to support newcomers and promote diversity in the aviation maintenance sector.

🌈 Diversity Bridge: Launching Diverse Talent into Aviation Careers

Diversity Bridge is on a mission to shake up the aviation industry! 🎉 This initiative is all about opening doors and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in aviation.

• 🎓 Connects students from diverse backgrounds to epic career opportunities
• 🚀 Empowers the next generation to reach their full potential
• 💼 MRO Americas is hosting 50 high school students for an exclusive half-day workshop
• 🗣️ Features inspiring industry speakers who've been in your shoes
• 🧭 Includes a guided tour of the exhibition hall to spark your aviation passion

Diversity Bridge at MRO Americas

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas will host 50 students from local colleges:

• Morehouse College
• Spelman College
• Clark Atlanta University
• Georgia Tech University

These students will tour the MRO Americas Exhibition to meet and learn from industry professionals to increase awareness to higher earning careers in the industries we represent.​ At the same time we’ll be giving our exhibitors access to entry-level and internship level individuals.​

Additional Student focused opportunities include:

• Meet Ups:  Where the students will have the opportunity to network with MRO industry professionals

By engaging with the DO to bring these students to MRO Americas we have the unique opportunity to introduce them to our industry and showcase the exciting opportunities that careers in aviation and commercial MRO provide.  As an industry that is always looking to the future and for the next generation of workforce we are excited to help customers and communities seeking more workforce diversity and economic equity come together. Through interactive panel workshops that are high-energy including Q&A, and networking Aviation Week’s MRO Americas and the Diversity Org will expose these students to higher earning jobs and help them discover their most suitable careers.

If you are interested in supporting this event through sponsorship or getting involved please contact Anna Dariotis, [email protected].

Nurturing the Next Generation

This program allows established professionals to bring a rising star in the field to the show at no extra cost, introducing fresh talent to the world of aviation maintenance.

• Open to rising stars with 2-3 years of experience and under 35 years old
• Provides free access to the exhibition hall for qualifying newcomers
• Encourages knowledge transfer and professional development within the industry