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Marshall University Aviation

Aviation Explorers

Aviation Experience for Berkeley County Students

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Jump Start a Career in Aviation

A new partnership between Marshall University, Berkeley County Schools, and the Education Alliance offers an exciting opportunity for high school students. The Aviation Explorers (Aviation X) program is a two-year program that gives students hands-on training and real-world experience for a career in aviation.

About the Aviation X Program

  • A free two-year program open to current 10th graders at Hedgesville High School, Martinsburg High School, Musselman High School and Spring Mills High School (limited spots available at each school).
  • Successful applicants will explore an aviation path with onramps for Pilots, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Operations, and the opportunity to specialize their senior year.
  • Students will take two CTE courses onsite at Marshall University’s Eastern WV Regional Airport classroom during their junior & senior years.
  • Students will complete an internship during the second semester of their senior year and have the opportunity to take a certification exam at the end of the program, as applicable.
  • Bus transportation to/from the airport classroom will be provided.

To learn more, contact your high school counselor.

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