Aviation

News and feature stories from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's Aviation Education Center which is dedicated to developing innovative, high-demand programs that meet the workforce needs in aviation and related industries. 

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Dedicates New Aviation Education Center

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 08/30/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û proudly celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program on August 29, 2024.

Inside look at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's new AMT program

University Communications & Marketing | 07/24/2024
On August 26 we will welcome our first class of certificate students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program! The video below offers a sneak-peek tour inside our brand-new aviation hangar, where the future of aviation maintenance is taking flight.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û names inaugural director for new Aviation Maintenance Technician School

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/10/2023
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has appointed Brianna Pavkovich of Rockwood, PA, the inaugural director of the university's newest workforce development initiative, the Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate program. As the new director, her first duties include guiding the program through the FAA approval process with the goal of beginning classes in Fall 2024. 

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Receives $1 Million Dollar ARC POWER Grant for Aviation Maintenance Technician School

Marie Young, University Marketing & Communications | 10/18/2022
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to launch an Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The new Aviation Maintenance Technician School will be sited at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport and will offer a 14 CFR 147-certified training curriculum for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.