{"id":8198,"date":"2023-09-04T11:33:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T11:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=8198"},"modified":"2023-09-04T11:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T11:33:58","slug":"aviation-an-incredibly-in-demand-industry-speaker-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=8198","title":{"rendered":"Aviation &#8216;an incredibly in-demand industry.&#8217; speaker says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aviation news international &#8211; JOHNSTOWN, Pa. \u2013 Expanding on the aviation education support rolled out at its inaugural summit in May, Aerium Aviation has kicked off a Sky Talks webinar series featuring the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.<\/p>\n<p>Institute Director of Admissions and Outreach Roxanne Ober outlined funding available to aviation maintenance students who are applying to Pennsylvania\u2019s four current schools certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.<\/p>\n<p>St. Francis University in Loretto is on track to become the state\u2019s fifth school next year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tncms-region-article_instory_top\" class=\"tncms-region hidden-print\"><\/div>\n<p>Ober presented a report from the Aviation Technology Education Council showing that 6,926 individuals received FAA airframe and powerplant certifications in 2021. Although that was a 33% increase over 2020, it followed a 30% drop in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are still catching up from that,\u201d Ober said during the webinar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an incredibly in-demand industry right now \u2013 along with piloting. There are a lot of in-demand opportunities in this field of aviation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The figures show the number of aviation mechanics has remained flat over the past few decades and that the \u201cpipeline\u201d of new mechanics must grow by 20% to meet demand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEnrollment is only growing at 2%, just to give you an idea of some of the challenges,\u201d Ober said.<\/p>\n<p>She said there is hope for the future, citing the Pennsylvania Department of Education\u2019s new Classification of Instructional Program codes that allow high schools to introduce aviation curriculum. Johnstown-based Aerium Aviation spearheaded efforts to develop the codes, in cooperation with Richland School District and Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center.<\/p>\n<p>Aerium Chairman Larry Nulton says both schools are in the process of putting curricula in place next year.<\/p>\n<p>The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has its own high school curriculum that has been introduced in some schools, Ober added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tncms-region-article_instory_middle\" class=\"tncms-region hidden-print\"><\/div>\n<p>Funding opportunities for those seeking certifications are expanding, she continued, describing programs available through the Pennsylvania CareerLink and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act, which can add aviation programs to its list of eligible providers.<\/p>\n<p>The Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board has listed aviation as a high-priority industry, which provides additional tuition help, she said.<\/p>\n<p>Describing the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautic\u2019s aircraft maintenance programs, Ober said 73% of graduates are hired by airlines or major maintenance, repair and overhaul companies at airports.<\/p>\n<p>Others hiring graduates have included aircraft manufacturing, cargo, military, medical transport, aerospace and unmanned aircraft industries.<\/p>\n<p>Ober recognized Nulton and Aerium for spreading information about aviation education at its summit in March.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the skies are very bright for aviation,\u201d Ober said.<\/p>\n<p>The webinar was hosted for Aerium by Mary Bethea, of BBT Solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing up on the Aerium Summit, we wanted to keep the momentum going,\u201d Bethea said after the webinar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are going to be hosting more webinars, mostly around the aviation education and workforce elements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Glenn Ponas, director of high school outreach for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, will lead the next webinar at noon Sept. 20. Registration is available under the \u201cevents\u201d tab at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/aerium.org\/\">aerium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribdem.com\/news\/aviation-an-incredibly-in-demand-industry-speaker-says\/article_927c5ebc-48fc-11ee-b608-37134ce27716.htm\">https:\/\/www.tribdem.com\/news\/aviation-an-incredibly-in-demand-industry-speaker-says\/article_927c5ebc-48fc-11ee-b608-37134ce27716.htm<\/a>l<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aviation news international &#8211; JOHNSTOWN, Pa. \u2013 Expanding on the aviation education support rolled out at its inaugural summit in May, Aerium Aviation has kicked off a Sky Talks webinar series featuring the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. 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