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The predicted two decades of airline pilot shortages as the workforce ages are good news for the newest program at Eastern Mennonite University at Lancaster: a <\/span>Leadership and Organizational Management<\/span><\/a> (LOM) bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span>an aviation concentration<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the next 20 years, a new commercial airline pilot needs to be trained every 15 minutes, <\/span>CNN reported last July<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s a \u201cstaggering figure,\u201d in part due to the profession\u2019s mandatory retirement age of 65. Military and regional carriers \u2013 traditional sites of pilot training and recruitment \u2013 are also facing aviator shortages.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNot only do we see a growth in the traditional \u2018airline pilot\u2019 demand, but also in other pilot demands such as drone operation and general aviation,\u201d said <\/span>Jim Cistone<\/span><\/a>, aviation program coordinator for EMU. \u201cEMU is providing a solid and proven pathway to a professional pilot career, and providing the mentoring and guidance to enable students to achieve their goals.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The program\u2019s combination of a bachelor’s degree and flight certification allows expanded education funding options and mentorship and career guidance \u2013 and an expedited pathway to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLocal residents in the Lancaster region can now earn a college degree and complete flight training all in one cohesive process,\u201d said Matthew Kauffman, director of operations and chief pilot for Aero-Tech Services Inc. \u201cThat\u2019s a huge advantage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students will gain immediate access to the cockpit in their first semester, and later participate in real-world flight operations with a 15-week internship. (Photo by Macson McGuigan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a unique collaboration with EMU, Aero-Tech Services, Inc., an FAA-approved flight school based in Lititz, Pennsylvania, will provide flight training. EMU faculty will teach ground training corresponding to the flight courses, meteorology, human factors and aviation safety, aviation law and regulatory compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates of the program will have earned a private and commercial pilot certificates, instrument rating and a flight instructor certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students will gain immediate access to the cockpit in their first semester, and later participate in real-world flight operations with a 15-week internship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cistone will also oversee the requisite aviation internship that will allow students to explore various career opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of aviation is based on experience, and so the sooner you can start to work and gain experience, the sooner you\u2019ll be marketable for the industry,\u201d said Zach Hurst, chief flight instructor at Aero-Tech and an EMU graduate. \u201cThis program is designed to allow people the opportunity to get their degree, get their flight training, but also have a year or two of experience in the field even before they leave school, which positions them well to launch into aviation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With the LOM bachelor\u2019s degree, graduates will be able to pursue ATP certification with only 1,000 hours of flight experience instead of the normal 1,500 hours. They will also be prepared for other flight and non-flight careers within the aviation industry, as well as to constantly adapt to rapid technological changes and cultural shifts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pairing the aviation program with a four-year college degree also has a financial benefit: students can access additional funding streams such as federal financial aid. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes finding funding for people to pursue aviation is difficult. Making aviation part of collegiate training and undergraduate work opens some doors,\u201d Hurst said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leadership and Organizational Management<\/b><\/p>\n

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Pairing the aviation program with a four-year college degree also has a financial benefit: students can access additional funding streams such as federal financial aid. (Photo by Andrew Strack)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prospective professional pilots with the requisite aviation training and a college degree are \u201chot commodities,\u201d Cistone said. \u201cHaving a bachelor\u2019s degree is not a requirement to become a professional pilot, but it means you have many other skills and perspectives that are desirable to employers, and also the versatility to work in the field in many different ways.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The LOM degree provides students with training and skills in leadership formation, human dynamics and organizational behavior for business and public administration, and human resources management.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the many career possibilities are commercial or corporate airline pilot, flight instructor, airport operations manager, mission aviator, and aviation safety inspector.<\/span><\/p>\n

The LOM classes meet one evening per week and focus on topics such as team leadership, cultural and Biblical perspectives, organizational research, global trends in economic justice, human resources management, motivation theory, adult development models and leadership theory and practice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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