To meet the increased demand for pilots, Edison State Community College has launched its new Aviation–Professional Pilot program. The college is offering a free event on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sidney City Airport to those interested in learning about the program.
Edison State’s flight instructor, Aaron Coleman, will take participants on a free plane ride and talk about the Aviation program and how to obtain a pilot’s license. Attendees will also receive lunch and a $25 Visa gift card. Registration to the event is required.
The Professional Pilot Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to obtain their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate. With this certificate, graduates can find initial employment as aircraft pilots in entry-level, flight-related occupations. Positions may include flight instructor, banner-towing pilot, and jump-plane pilot, as well as corporate transportation and public service jobs. Students can also use their flight instructor certificate to build flight time to help them gain employment with airlines.
Edison State also offers a Single-Engine Commercial Pilot technical certificate that prepares students for an entry-level position in the aviation field. This certificate can be completed in one year, and coursework articulates into the Professional Pilot Associate of Applied Science degree.
While achieving a pilot’s license may seem out of reach to many, it doesn’t have to be. The aviation program at Edison State provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the FAA flight test for certification. Students enrolled in the program will also develop a working knowledge of aircraft flight manuals, performance charts, aircraft operations, and more.
Flight training for the program takes place at Mad River Air, located at the Urbana Grimes Municipal Airport. In business since 2004, Mad River Air has trained many pilots who have gone on to become airline pilots and Air Force, Navy, and Marine pilots, as well as those who now fly for the National Guard and State Highway Patrol.
To register for this event, visit www.edisonohio.edu/fly.