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 have partnered to launch a new aviation program aimed at addressing the global pilot shortage.
- The program offers an accelerated and cost-effective pathway, allowing students to prioritize flight training, quickly earn pilot ratings, and then work as flight instructors to build hours and earn wages while completing their degrees.
- Students can achieve their private pilot, commercial multi-engine, and flight instructor ratings within eight months, providing a defined career pathway directly to commercial airlines through partnerships like the one with Trans States Airlines.
- Southeastern University plans to offer three aviation degree programs (Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, and Bachelor of Business and Professional Leadership) with courses available online and on-site, and federal loans for eligible U.S. students.
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