For some people, it’s National Donut Day or National Take Your Dog to Work Day that gets them pumped up. Around here, as much as we love both donuts and dogs, what revs our engines is National Aviation Day!

One of the requirements for enrolling at LIFT is to have a First-Class Medical Examination and Certificate. If you’re clueless as to what that means, we have the inside scoop for you from two AMEs (Aviation Medical Examiners). Read our blog post to learn everything you ever wanted to know about these exams from Drs. Keith and Maureen Huff.

June is National Safety Month, a topic that is a top priority at LIFT (not only are we #avgeeks, we’re #safetygeeks, too). It stems from our parent company, Republic Airways, where for over 40 years, safety has been the most important part of Republic’s legacy.

The LIFT Lab made its longest road trip to date to the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida.

The job of an aviation maintenance technician is critical—what they do on the ground keeps us in the air. Meet Eric Wood, LIFT’s Repair Station Manager, who’s been an aviation maintenance technician for 22 years.