Purdue Polytechnic fostered a learn-by-doing approach which gave me the tools I needed to find my start within the aviation industry. I had the opportunity to lead one of the largest entirely student-driven events on campus, Purdue Aviation Day, in 2022 and 2023. This event taught me the value of teamwork, leadership and innovation. For that, I am ever grateful.
Nathan Wong
Aviation Management
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Nathan Wong

Aviation Management
Associate Analyst, Pricing and Revenue Management for United Airlines

Describe your potential job duties

Assess and forecast consumer demand in various airline markets while developing a fare structure to maximize revenue and meet commercial objectives.

In what ways did the Polytechnic and/or Purdue help make you uniquely qualified for your new job?

The Purdue Polytechnic Institute fostered a learn-by-doing approach which gave me the tools and resources that I needed to find my start within the aviation industry. Additionally, the Purdue brand helped me leverage my degree and knowledge to find unique internship and extracurricular opportunities that eventually led me to my full-time role.

Who would you like to thank as you finish your time at Purdue and start your career? 

I’d like to thank Dr. J. Michael Davis, Vicki Gilbert, and Stephanie Brown for always being supportive of student involvement and development within the Aviation department.

If you had a favorite class, project, experience, or professor, what/who was it, and why?

I had the opportunity to lead one of the largest entirely student-driven events on campus, Purdue Aviation Day, in 2022 and 2023. This event showcased the facilities, students, and the industry partners of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology and taught me the value of teamwork, leadership, and innovation. This event played a big part in my development at Purdue, and for that, I am ever grateful.