NAAA Members Inspire Future Ag Aviators at California Aeronautical University Aviation Career Day

On Friday, Feb 7, 2025, Jon Slikker Jr, NAAA pilot member of Vince Dusters in Buttonwillow, CA and Dan Gudgel of Gudgel Aviation in Lemoore, CA (NAAA board member representing California), took part in Aviation Career Day at California Aeronautical University (CAU) at Meadows Field in Bakersfield, CA. Over 600 CAU students and high schoolers involved in the county FFA program attended the event exploring various aviation careers. They had the chance to get an up-close look at Vince Dusters’ Air Tractor 802A. Jon and Dan shared their passion for ag aviation through presentations that offered insights into the industry and various career paths for aspiring pilots. Great job, guys, on an amazing opportunity to inspire the next gen