Midwest Aero Inc

09/16/2026

NOW HIRING for a LINE PERSON

Description
We are currently seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Line Person in the Aviation and Aerospace industry. As a Line Person, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and operation of our aircraft fleet. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft.

Responsibilities
- assisting with refueling and fuel quality control procedures
- conducting inspections on aircraft fuel levels and reporting any discrepancies
- marshalling aircraft during arrival and departure
- assisting in aircraft towing and moving on the tarmac
- ensuring that all ground handling equipment is maintained and in good working order, as well as general shop cleaning and misc. tasks

Requirements
- must be 16 or older
- prior experience with aviation is a plus, but not required
- excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work in a team environment
- ability to work in a physically demanding role and meet the physical requirements of the job
- work schedule is every Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm with the occasional availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Please stop in at Illinois Valley Regional Airport 4241 Ed Urban Drive Peru, IL 61354 for an application or contact us at 815-223-2003 / [email protected]

08/15/2026

Army To Use Robinson R66 For Its New Helicopter Pilot Training Concept

The R66 will be part of a fundamentally different, contractor-run approach to producing Army helicopter pilots. The R66 will be part of a fundamentally different, contractor-run approach to producing Army helicopter pilots.

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

It all starts tomorrow! Don’t miss this year’s event which was just voted one of the Top 10 Airshows in North America by USA TODAY 10Best readers!
Don’t forget about the Veteran’s Expo from 10 AM until 2 PM (LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission).

While there may be some planes up and flying, come check out aircraft on the ground. Then we kick off the Salute to Veterans Airshow at 1 PM. This air show will feature tons of warbirds from basic trainers all of the way up to jets. Of course, a squadron of TBM’s will end the day show around 4 PM.

Then we’ll switch into “night mode” presented by Marquis Inc and the “FRIDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR” with a b**r garden and concert by She's a Maybe. Then we’ll have more warbirds take to the skies as the sun begins to lower itself on the horizon. As night begins to fall, we’ll have TITAN Aerobatic Team perform their famous NIGHT AIR SHOW routine! Scoop Heavey will also “light up the night” with his afterburning Polish built MiG-17!

Then we head to the two-for-one grand finale…the world famous TBM GLOW and FIREWORKS!!

Remember, Admission and Parking are FREE! But please feel free to donate if you enjoyed the event: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-our-heroes-support-this-free-tribute-to-veterans

Please be patient with our volunteers upon arrival and departure. Also be courteous to your fellow patrons. Visit www.tbmreunion.org for entry restrictions and rules (to sum it up though, this is on airport property so don’t bring anything illegal. Also, no smoking allowed on the ramp areas. No drones! We have lots more so make sure you read up). Please listen to volunteers and staff members.

We thank all of our sponsors, volunteers, and participants. We couldn’t do this without them! We also salute our veterans…every day!

We’ll see you all out there tomorrow for the Friday Edition of the 2026 TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru, Illinois!! www.tbmreunion.org

05/12/2026

This week, we're heading to Peru, Illinois, for the annual Avenger Reunion! Have you ever been?

If you're going, you can fly with us there on TBM 309. Just book a seat at https://tbmreunion.org/aircraft-rides

05/12/2026

Work Based Learning student Cole B. worked at Illinois Valley Regional Airport his senior year. Thank you IVRA!

05/06/2026

You have waited patiently for it...now here is our CONFIRMED lineup of TBM's for the 2026 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans!

-TBM Avenger Inc.'s (Brad & Jane Deckert) TBM-3 Avenger "T83"
-Tom Buck's TBM-3E Avenger
-James Bohannon III's TBM-3U Avenger
-Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing's TBM-3E Avenger
-The Hangar at 743/Prescott Foundation's TBM-3E Avenger
-Gregory W Colyer/Ace Maker Airshows TBM-3E Avenger "Pacific Predator"
-CAF Rocky Mountain Wing's TBM-3E Avenger
-TBM Avenger LLC's (Tim Savage) TBM-3E Avenger
-Ed Wuerker's TBM-3E Avenger
-Steve Sorge's TBM-3 Avenger
-Dave Sanders Collection's TBM-3U Avenger

What a great lineup heading into our 11th year! Who's ready?

TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans
📅 May 15th-16th, 2026
✈️ Illinois Valley Regional Airport | Peru, Illinois
🌐 www.tbmreunion.org

05/06/2026

05/05/2026