Officials from International Aero Academy and Southeastern University gathered at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida on Wednesday to announce a new aviation program that they believe will blaze the trail for a solution to the pilot shortage. Joined by SEU President Kent Ingle and others at IAA’s LAL facilities, IAA President Steven Markhoff declared that this new venture “will institute a complete paradigm shift in aviation degree programs,” as students will be able to focus first on training and attaining their ratings.
International Aero Academy Teams with SEU to Take on the Pilot Shortage
Key Takeaways:
- International Aero Academy and Southeastern University launched a new aviation program to address the pilot shortage by offering a "paradigm shift" in aviation degree programs.
- The program allows students to quickly obtain flight ratings and work as flight instructors within their first year, building flight hours and earning wages while completing their degrees.
- Students can pursue various aviation degrees through accelerated, cost-effective FAA Part 141 approved training, with federal loans available.
- The partnership includes Trans States Airlines, providing a defined career pathway and an airline transition course for students upon graduation.
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