Event Overview
The AviNation American Dream Tour is making a local stop in Toms River, bringing a full day of aviation and aerospace career exploration to Ocean County. This event gives students, job seekers, educators, and career changers direct access to professionals across several aviation fields.
The tour will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at RWJ Barnabas Arena at Toms River High School North, located at 1245 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. Networking begins at 6:30 am, with the main program running from 7:30 am to 1:15 pm.
Point of contact: Tom Flavin, 310-709-0844.
Event Contact
For questions about the Toms River event:
Phone: 310-709-0844
Email: Tom@elevatorpitch.surf
Purpose of the AviNation American Dream Tour
This event creates an opportunity for attendees to speak face-to-face with aviation and aerospace leaders who represent a broad range of specialties. The focus is to help students and job seekers explore real career pathways, gain insight from current professionals, and begin planning practical next steps.
The tour is tailored for:
- High school students
- College students
- Current student pilots
- A&P mechanics
- Veterans
- Individuals planning a career shift
- Anyone interested in aviation or aerospace career tracks
Who Will Be There
The event features a wide range of aviation professionals who will share their experience, guidance, and pathways into the field. Attendees can expect to meet:
- Commercial Pilots
- Drone Pilots
- Helicopter Pilots
- Agricultural Pilots
- A&P Mechanics
- Airport Managers
- Air Traffic Controllers
- FBO Managers
- Meteorologists
- Engineers
- Avionics Technicians
These experts will discuss training options, daily responsibilities, long-term career growth, and the many directions within the aviation and aerospace industries.
What Attendees Can Expect
The event includes:
- Professional networking sessions
- Hands-on conversations with industry leaders
- Access to AviNation magazine and digital resources
- Direct insight into local and national aviation career trends
- Guidance on training, certifications, apprenticeships, and education
Students and job seekers will leave with practical information, inspiration, and up-to-date details on how to enter or advance within these fields.
About AviNation
AviNation is a media and education platform that connects young aviators with industry leaders. Their mission is to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals by offering print and digital resources, interviews, and career-focused content. All attendees of the event will receive print and digital copies of AviNation Magazine filled with stories, ideas, and guidance for career development.
For subscriptions or more information, a QR code is provided on the event flyer.
