Daniel A. Wolfe
VP/General Manager, and Aircraft Captain, Nationwide Aviation Business Center
How did your experiences while learning at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó help you in post-collegiate jobs?
My time at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó was truly the foundation for my post-collegiate jobs. Aviation is a small community full of networking with fellow students, which played a huge role in my post-collegiate jobs. ¾ÛÉ«¸ó provided me with great tools and instructors to help me succeed after graduation.
Did you feel adequately prepared to enter the workforce after your education at CAE?
Yes, I left ¾ÛÉ«¸ó as a flight instructor and went right into the regional airlines as a copilot. I hit the ground running.
What influenced your decision to work in the industry?
Aviation is an industry I always dreamed about being in and is my number one passion.
What is your favorite ¾ÛÉ«¸ó memory?
My favorite memory from ¾ÛÉ«¸ó is taking check rides with Dick Schwabe. He was the most influential mentor in my whole Aviation career.
What are your thoughts on how CAE’s programs have evolved since you were a student?
Many of these programs were not available during my time at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, but I have followed the long overdue development of these programs and they look to be outstanding.
What do you enjoy learning about regarding current ¾ÛÉ«¸ó students and the university?
I love staying in contact with my local alumni groups and visiting main campus for the Dick Schwabe golf outing that supports ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Scholarships. I believe so much in ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and their aeronautics programs that I have become a Foundation Board Member to assist with and be included in ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s outstanding development!