Take Flight at Fairmont State University
As the aviation industry rebounds from COVID- 19 , the demand for skilled pilots and aviation management professionals is expected to take off like never before . Fairmont State University is prepared to meet that demand with two excellent academic programs that will equip you with the skills needed to enjoy a rewarding career in the world of aviation .
Aviation Professional Flight
• With the only FAA-approved CFR Part 141 Program in the state of West Virginia , Fairmont State University can truly help you soar .
• If selected to begin the Professional Flight Option , you can expect to begin flight as soon as your first semester .
• Learn the basics of flight by establishing a solid foundation through a combination of hands-on flight training with a Flight Instructor and Ground School application in a classroom setting .
• Build on your flight skills with a Flight Instructor and Ground School training all four years .
• Over the next decade , the demand for pilots is expected to increase faster than most other job fields .
• Female pilots are in high demand .
Careers Professional Flight graduates can find entry level employment as a professional pilot including :
• Regional Airlines
• Charter
• Cargo
• Flight Instructor
• Fish & Game
• U . S . Military Programs
Aviation Management
The Aviation Management degree combines aspects of business , law , ethics , interpersonal relations and technical skills related to the aviation industry .
• Learn aviation regulations , economic principles of aviation , personal and professional management and safety regulations , among other aviation-related disciplines .
• Fairmont State University ’ s Aviation Center of Excellence has the ability to offer work study or internship opportunities with affiliated airports nationwide as part of a partnership with the American Association of Airport Executives .
Careers Successful graduates of the Fairmont State University Aviation Center of Excellence Aviation Management Option should expect to pursue a myriad of career opportunities . Graduates of our program have successfully pursued careers in the following fields , among others :
• Airport Management
• Air Traffic Control
• Airline Management Positions
• Airport Security Management
There is a lot of open sky out there , and , as a Falcon , you can fly as high and far as your imagination can take you . To learn more and explore how you can be a part of the exciting world of aviation , contact Sandy Coleman , Fairmont State University Aviation Program Coordinator at scoleman @ fairmontstate . edu .
FALCONS SOAR . THAT ’ S WHAT YOU WERE BORN TO DO .
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