High School Programs
Take your future to new heights with Marshall Aviation
Whether you dream of becoming a pilot, aviation technician or exploring careers in the growing aviation industry, Marshall offers high school students exciting opportunities to get an early start.
Through hands-on experiences, specialized training opportunities and pathways into Marshall’s aviation programs, students can begin building the knowledge and skills needed for high-demand aviation careers before graduating high school.
Marshall Aviation is helping the next generation of aviation professionals prepare for takeoff.
AIRWV Pathway
West Virginia students have a direct route to high-demand and high-wage careers through the new Aviation Innovation and Readiness (AIRWV) Pathway developed by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE).
AIRWV is a statewide aviation and aerospace pathway that will prepare students for aviation careers through hands-on learning, industry partnerships and credentialing. This pathway will create a clear pipeline from classroom to career and strengthen West Virginia’s aviation workforce.
Educators and instructors will begin their training in the summer of 2026, with the five pilot counties prepared to roll out the new offering this fall:
- Barbour
- Clay
- Jackson
- Kanawha
- Logan
Aviation X
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.
Herd Academy
Marshall’s Herd Academy offers dual enrollment programs as well as online and on-campus courses for early entry students.
Students enrolled in the Herd Academy may be able to complete non-aviation courses before coming to Marshall. Please check with your high school guidance counselor or contact herdacademy@marshall.edu for more information.