“There’s more than 150 job opportunities and aviation is one of those. “We want students to know we aren’t just running around with weapons shooting things in the Army,” Araiza said. “It’s an amazing opportunity and allows me to showcase the world of aviation.”Īraiza, whose military occupational specialty is in the aviation field, said he was selected for his knowledge of Army aircraft systems, something he’s eager to help potential Future Soldiers learn about. I drive the trailer to schools all over the country and interact with local recruiters and students,” Araiza said. “We take the AS3 on the road for almost 10 months a year. 1st Class Alfredo Araiza, mobile exhibitor, United States Army Recruiting Command, who is currently assigned as one of the team chiefs to the vehicle. The AS3 travels around the nation for 280 days a year, said Sgt.
The AS3 features a host of exhibits, including an AH-64 Apache Flight Simulator, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Simulator and virtual reality freefall skydiving exhibit. The event was hosted by recruiters from Phoenix North Recruiting Company, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, who guided the students through the trailer, allowing them to witness and experience aspects of the aviation world. PHOENIX – Hundreds of high school students were given the opportunity to engage first-hand with an interactive Aviation Semi (AS3) tractor-trailer, March 8, Thunderbird High School, Phoenix.
