Topic: Marshall, West Liberty to announce agreement for aviation program partnership

[Flat Tire 2]

Marshall U is expanding its flight school to the northern WV panhandle at West Liberty.

 June 28, 2023

Marshall and West Liberty universities will announce plans for an additional location of Marshall?s Bill Noe Flight School at West Liberty University?s campus on Thursday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m. at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, located at 30 Point Road, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Cl(@/:; at West Liberty University are expected to begin in the fall of 2024.

?This new location will be fully populated with the technologically advanced Marshall University airplanes and Marshall?s top tier flight instructor force and will further enhance Marshall?s mission of producing high-quality talented aviators to enter one of the most sought-after professions available today,? said Bill Noe, Marshall?s chief aviation officer. ?This is significantly important as we open this industry and create ?Line of Sight? to the opportunities that aviation has available to the very talented pool of professionals from West Virginia.

?We are looking forward to collaborating with West Liberty and working towards making the state of West Virginia synonymous with Aviation anytime it?s mentioned and continue our deep-rooted traditional roots in this field by creating the platform to be the premier location for training future aviators in the country.?

Noe said that additional sites are in the works and will be announced in the near future. He added that Marshall?s aviation program already has been recognized for its emphasis on ?safety first,? which will never be compromised for any reason, as well as state-of-the-art technology, facilities and capabilities. The program also promotes student development beyond certifications by emphasizing professionalism, service, integrity and attitude.

?We are happy to be partnering with Marshall University and are looking forward to building West Virginia into  the premier aviation state. This will be a great opportunity for students in our area to be placed in high-need careers,? said West Liberty?s interim president, Dr. Cathy Monteroso.

Marshall?s aviation program officially opened in the Fall 2021 semester and will help meet the nation?s projected significant need for commercial pilots over the next 20 years. Its ground and flight courses lead to a series of FAA certifications and prepare graduates to become commercial pilots.  When in full operation, the Marshall University Bill Noe Flight School is expected to enroll more than 450 students and produce some 80 commercial pilots annually.

https://www.marshall.edu/news/2023/06/marshall-west-liberty-to-announce-agreement-for-aviation-program-partnership/

[MicDrass1]

Marshall U is expanding its flight school to the northern WV panhandle at West Liberty.

 June 28, 2023

Marshall and West Liberty universities will announce plans for an additional location of Marshall?s Bill Noe Flight School at West Liberty University?s campus on Thursday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m. at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, located at 30 Point Road, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Cl(@/:; at West Liberty University are expected to begin in the fall of 2024.

?This new location will be fully populated with the technologically advanced Marshall University airplanes and Marshall?s top tier flight instructor force and will further enhance Marshall?s mission of producing high-quality talented aviators to enter one of the most sought-after professions available today,? said Bill Noe, Marshall?s chief aviation officer. ?This is significantly important as we open this industry and create ?Line of Sight? to the opportunities that aviation has available to the very talented pool of professionals from West Virginia.

?We are looking forward to collaborating with West Liberty and working towards making the state of West Virginia synonymous with Aviation anytime it?s mentioned and continue our deep-rooted traditional roots in this field by creating the platform to be the premier location for training future aviators in the country.?

Noe said that additional sites are in the works and will be announced in the near future. He added that Marshall?s aviation program already has been recognized for its emphasis on ?safety first,? which will never be compromised for any reason, as well as state-of-the-art technology, facilities and capabilities. The program also promotes student development beyond certifications by emphasizing professionalism, service, integrity and attitude.

?We are happy to be partnering with Marshall University and are looking forward to building West Virginia into  the premier aviation state. This will be a great opportunity for students in our area to be placed in high-need careers,? said West Liberty?s interim president, Dr. Cathy Monteroso.

Marshall?s aviation program officially opened in the Fall 2021 semester and will help meet the nation?s projected significant need for commercial pilots over the next 20 years. Its ground and flight courses lead to a series of FAA certifications and prepare graduates to become commercial pilots.  When in full operation, the Marshall University Bill Noe Flight School is expected to enroll more than 450 students and produce some 80 commercial pilots annually.

https://www.marshall.edu/news/2023/06/marshall-west-liberty-to-announce-agreement-for-aviation-program-partnership/

Good aviation can lead to excellent recruits

[svherd]

Good exposure for us in the northern panhandle.

[gtrman4herd]

My stepson just finished his first year in that program.  He's a check flight away from having his private pilot license now.  There's a tremendous shortage of pilots, pretty much guaranteed employment upon graduation.

[coalherd]

Good move for both schools, IMO.  As one of the State's two Carnegie Research Universities, glad to see MU becoming more involved in cooperative ventures with some of the other State higher education institutions.  I'm sure President Smith will be proactive in this area going forward.  Perhaps some more cooperative agreements with some of the State colleges regarding student admissions to the MU Med School after 3 years of study on other campuses.  Once a Medical Degree is earned, the student is awarded his/her degrees from BOTH institutions!

[goherd73]

Maybe Morgantown Airport would be a good location.

[mr_ash_1995]

My stepson just finished his first year in that program.  He's a check flight away from having his private pilot license now.  There's a tremendous shortage of pilots, pretty much guaranteed employment upon graduation.

Yep...and though not mentioned, there is a shortage of aircraft mechanics as well.  Wish MU could incorporate this discipline into the Aviation School as well.  Train both future pilots and mechanics.

[goherd73]

Yep...and though not mentioned, there is a shortage of aircraft mechanics as well.  Wish MU could incorporate this discipline into the Aviation School as well.  Train both future pilots and mechanics.

We do. It's at HTS in conjunction with Mountwest.

From Marshall...

Marshall is offering an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology in collaboration with Mountwest Community and Technical College. Our first class started in Fall 2022, and applications are being accepted for the Spring 2023 semester as well..

Housed at Huntington Tri-State Airport, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program is designed to allow students to obtain their degrees in addition to earning FAA certifications in airframe and powerplant maintenance (A&P).

https://www.marshall.edu/aviation/aviation-maintenance-a-a-s/

[mr_ash_1995]

We do. It's at HTS in conjunction with Mountwest.

From Marshall...

Marshall is offering an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology in collaboration with Mountwest Community and Technical College. Our first class started in Fall 2022, and applications are being accepted for the Spring 2023 semester as well..

Housed at Huntington Tri-State Airport, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program is designed to allow students to obtain their degrees in addition to earning FAA certifications in airframe and powerplant maintenance (A&P).

https://www.marshall.edu/aviation/aviation-maintenance-a-a-s/

Thanks for the update...hadn't seen anything about the maintenance side of things.