UNO Aviation Flying Mavericks Shine at National Flight Competition
- published: 2025/06/11
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Aviation Flying Mavericks flight team recently competed in the National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference for the 16th consecutive year, earning multiple awards for their performance.
✈️ Why it matters: The team’s continued success demonstrates the skill, dedication, and teamwork that UNO’s aviation program fosters in its students.
🔍 The big picture: By competing at the national level and earning recognition, the Flying Mavericks highlight UNO’s commitment to excellence in aviation, preparing students for successful careers in the field.
For more on the team’s achievements, read the full article on KETV.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).
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