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Piper Aircraft Names New Brand Ambassadors at the University of North Dakota

Piper Aircraft Names Carson Calhoun and Piper Hechtl as the two new brand ambassadors at the University of North Dakota.

Piper Hechtl and Carson Calhoun both hold FAA private pilot certificates and are currently working on their instrument rating. [Courtesy: Piper Aircraft]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Piper Aircraft has appointed Carson Calhoun (freshman) and Piper Hechtl (junior) as new brand ambassadors at the University of North Dakota.
  • Both ambassadors hold private pilot certificates, are pursuing instrument ratings, and are majoring in commercial aviation.
  • The brand ambassador program aims to increase awareness of aviation degree pathways and provide insight into collegiate flight student life.
  • Ambassadors share their training experiences via social media and at aviation events to promote Piper and their academic programs.
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Piper Aircraft has selected two new brand ambassadors at the University of North Dakota. The ambassadors, freshman Carson Calhoun and junior Piper Hechtl, will replace two recently graduated seniors. 

“Piper and Carson both hold FAA private pilot certificates and are currently working on their instrument rating,” Jackie Carlon, senior director of marketing and corporate communications at Piper, said in a statement. “Additionally, they are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics with a major in commercial aviation.”

Ashley Barajas

Based in Texas, Ashley is the former Marketing Manager at FLYING and focuses deeply on training and education. She graduated from the Baylor Institute for Air Science with a Bachelor's in Aviation Science and holds an MBA specializing in Marketing. She is an also instrument rated private pilot and licensed FAA dispatcher.

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