Lisa Lewis knows from experience that Purdue's elite aviation technology program can give alumni a head start when they seek jobs as professional pilots. In fact, Lewis -- who is Purdue's director of flight operations and a 2001 aviation technology alumna -- credits her time in the aviation technology program with helping her land previous jobs as a corporate pilot for two Fortune 500 companies.
Now, in addition to overseeing student flight courses, simulation operations and University business flights, Lewis teaches and offers advice to Purdue students who wish to become professional pilots themselves.