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Six Pillars

Aviation

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Meeting the Moment at New Heights

The sky is no longer the limit at Marshall University. We’re making sure the friendly skies are staffed with a reliable workforce with aircraft and rotocraft pilot training, aviation maintenance technician training, unmanned aircraft training, FAA dispatcher training, and careers in aviation management. Our aviation programs are connecting West Virginians to high-impact careers, driving economic growth in Appalachia. Aviation is one of our six pillars — areas where our university is uniquely positioned to lead and impact our region, our country and our world.

It ties directly into our strategic commitment to:

  • Fuel economic growth in West Virginia
  • Provide a 100% placement rate for graduates
  • Provide a distinct value proposition
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Why this is Important

The projected demand for jobs in the aviation industry is soaring — in the next 20 years, the world will need 602,000 new pilots, 610,000 technicians and 899,000 cabin crewmembers.

The United States advanced air mobility market, which includes flying taxis and cargo drones, is expected to generate $115 billion annually by 2035.

By 2038, there will be an estimated shortage of 61,000 helicopter pilots worldwide. The industry supports careers with life-changing pathways, with the possibility to remain in Appalachia.

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How Marshall is Leading

At Marshall University, we’re elevating aviation education and workforce development to new heights.

  • Access to Global Leaders: Our students have access to one of the most exclusive aviation companies in the world, which creates an incredible networking base.
  • Career Options: Program graduates are immediately employable in the aviation industry, with many accepting job offers before graduation through career pathway programs.
  • Industry-Aligned Training: Our students learn using company-specific operating procedures, making them ready to get to work as soon as they’re certified.
  • Train Around the State: With aviation locations throughout West Virginia in Huntington, Charleston, Lewisburg, Martinsburg and Wheeling, we’re strategically positioned to train our workforce — wherever they may be.
  • Growing Programs: In addition to our current offerings, we’re planning to expand into air traffic controller training, flight attendant training and egress training.