Aviation Technology Career Fair

LOCATION

Purdue University Airport Hangar 5
1575 Aviation Drive
West Lafayette IN, 47907

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday October 9, 2024

Set Up & Registration 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Students Welcome From 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

All current and former students of Purdue SATT are welcome to attend. The event will be open to students from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Students may stay for as long as they wish.

There are no admissions fees for students

INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS

Thank you for your interest in the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology (SATT)! Please join us at our career fair to meet students interested in jobs and internships at your company. This event allows you and your company to meet and discuss career opportunities with many bright, young aviation professionals ranging from freshmen to graduate students, as well as recent graduates.

Focus areas include:

•     Aeronautical Engineering Technology (A&P Program)
•     Aerospace Financial Analysis
•     Aviation, Airline, and Airport Management
•     Professional Flight
•     Unmanned Aerial Systems

INTERVIEW SPACE

Companies may interview students during the career fair at their company booth or they may request a private room. We have a very limited number of rooms for private interviews during the day. Be sure to note this when filling out registration. Location of space will be given to you in your welcome packet at check in.

ELECTRICITY NEEDS

Electrical access will be limited. If your booth requires electricity please be certain to request it during registration. Booth assignments will be noted by electrical requirements.

SHIPPING

All shipped materials should be delivered to Niswonger Aviation Technology Building one week in advance of the career fair. Packages and displays are to be sent to:

    Aviation Technology Student Council
     Niswonger Aviation Technology Building
     Attn: Career Fair
     1401 Aviation Dr.
     West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021

This is imperative in having your exhibit delivered on time and to the proper location. Please mark all packages clearly with your company name. All packages will be located at your booth upon arrival.

LODGING

Purdue Union Club Hotel, (800) 320-6291

Hilton Garden Inn, (765) 743-2100

Holiday Inn City Centre (downtown Lafayette), (888) 465-4329

Prestige Inn (765) 463-1531

Four Points by Sheraton, (765) 463-5511

SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM AIRPORT

If you fly into the Indianapolis International airport, you may wish to shuttle to West Lafayette on the Lafayette Limo service. Shuttles depart from the airport every two hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. For specific fare information, visit: http://www.lafayettelimo.com/Home/tabid/107/Default.aspx

PARKING

Parking will be available at the airport. You will receive detailed information after you register

INTERNET CONNECTION

Purdue University is now an AT&T hotspot, so no access code is needed.

HOSPITALITY AREA

The hospitality area, which will include the catered lunch, as well as the check in booth will be located in Hangar 5.

Please contact atsc747@purdue.edu to register and with any questions/concerns!