Richmond International Airports took off with 3rd annual Aviation Career Showcase last Friday

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Students from Varina and Highland Springs High Schools took to Richmond International Airports for the third annual Aviation Career Showcase.

According to a Facebook post from Henrico County Public Schools, the students learned about several career paths that could be available to them at the Richmond International Airport (RIC).

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

This included -- a sit in on the governor's plane, the ICON Amphibious Seaplane and sit in on the airport fire engine.

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

According to Henrico County Public Schools, students also took control of a flight simulator and witnessed a live K-9 detection demonstration.

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools

RIC aviation career showcase photos courtesy of: Henrico County Public Schools