New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥敯拿帕喜使偻辈 announces wheels up on an enhanced partnership with SkyWest Airlines, the largest regional airline in the world. It will provide a runway to success for aviation students through SkyWest's and .
"At Western, we're preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. We couldn't be more thrilled to be on board now as an elite partner with SkyWest, which will give students direct access to great jobs in the industry and provide invaluable mentorship and networking opportunities while they're also completing their degrees," says Dr. Raymond Thompson, dean of the College of Aviation.
Students who join these programs will be eligible for a variety of benefits and financial assistance from SkyWest as they work to complete their professional programs. They will also receive a guaranteed interview to join SkyWest's team of aviation professionals.
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Students who join the SkyWest AMT Pathway Program qualify for elite access to SkyWest benefits, such as mentoring by experienced mechanics, enhanced company seniority, up to $4,500 in education assistance earned at credit-hour benchmarks and a job interview to become an A&P mechanic at one of SkyWest鈥檚 maintenance locations.
Broderick Bebout, an aviation technical operations student from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is excited for the opportunity. He's one of several students who left SkyWest's presentation with a contract to look over.
"This gives me a goal to work toward. It gives me something I truly want to pursue," he says. "It's a path for me that could lead to a career in something I love to do."
The SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program is designed to help meet the growing demand for pilots across the aviation industry. Those who join the pathway are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement of up to $15,000 from SkyWest as they achieve certain program milestones. This helps ensure the pilot training is more accessible to a wider group of students. Through the program, student pilots will also enjoy mentorship from SkyWest pilots, enhanced company seniority and a guaranteed interview to become a SkyWest first officer.
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Western's enhanced partnership with SkyWest is the latest in a number of high profile industry partnerships designed to give Broncos an inside track to career success. The College of Aviation is also a partner in the , Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program and United Aviate Pilot Development Program, among others.
Learn more about enrolling in Western's aviation programs and career opportunities available at wmich.edu/aviation.
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