People of Georgian: Aviation student gets ‘incredibly rare’ job opportunity

People of Georgian: Meet Nicholas Chute

I grew up inspired by aviation, primarily because my father was a volunteer at air shows since I was born.

What an inspiration he has been. I had the chance to sit in just about every type of airplane, including fighter jets, Second World War bombers, big cargo planes, and more.

Aviation has been in my blood through my childhood and teenage years, and I like to say it’s not as much as career but rather a lifestyle.

Georgian’s Aviation Management program was an excellent offering for what I wanted in my future, not just from a career standpoint, but also to help me outside of academics. 

Through my experiences learning in classrooms and WebEx rooms, or out in the real world on a co-op work term, the program has helped me achieve one of my greatest dreams – organizing my own air show.

Recently, Wings Over Windsor announced a show running in 2023 in Windsor, Ont., with myself assuming the volunteer role of Director, Operations.

Without learning what I have in class, I wouldn’t be as confident to lead such an essential part of a massive event like this. Being in this position at just 20 years old is incredibly rare.

Aviation is an industry full of possibilities, and I heavily relied on Georgian’s program to help shape my career.

‘Work hard and don’t give up’

It isn’t easy to achieve your dreams or find yourself in a position you’ve wanted to be in for such a long time.

I would say to any student – or really, to anyone looking to achieve the highest goals they have – to work hard and don’t give up.

Especially during the pandemic when life hasn’t been easy for many, aiming forward to the future with positivity and ambition is a tool to success. Georgian has indefinitely helped me accelerate that success.

Nicholas Chute, student in Georgian’s Aviation Management program.