Taking Flight
Aerospace Education in West Virginia
OLIVIA MILLER
A nationwide shortage of trained pilots and aviation technicians has led to a surge of development in aerospace education in West Virginia . According to a recent report by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ), over the past three decades , the number of pilots in the nation has decreased by 30 % while the airline industry has simultaneously seen a tremendous increase in the demand for air travel .
Recognizing this problem as an opportunity , universities , colleges and airports in West Virginia have focused their attention and resources on aerospace education and development in the Mountain State to provide a new workforce for this growing industry .
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WEST VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE