Mon, Aug 14, 2017
Offers Educational Path To A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Aeronautics
Nashville Flight Training (NFT) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) recently finalized an agreement offering NFT flight students an educational path to a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree while working to receive a pilot license. The educational program makes it possible for NFT students to complete training as fully licensed and rated commercial pilots with the aviation-related university degree necessary for a commercial pilot career in the airline industry.
"We are excited to finalize an agreement with Embry-Riddle for a cooperative education path for our flight students," said Chris Erlanson, Nashville Flight Training owner and president. "This program offers our students an opportunity to receive an Embry-Riddle education while working toward a pilot license at our school, preparing them to enter the aviation industry as commercial pilots."
The agreement comes at a good time, as various industry reports indicate the supply of qualified commercial pilots is not meeting the needs for pilots in the industry. This agreement will allow NFT pilots to start in their careers for a smaller airline and then move into the ranks of the major airlines.
"Embry-Riddle is delighted to join forces with Nashville Fight Training to provide a career pathway for ambitious men and women who want to learn to fly in the commercial aviation industry," said Michael Kosher, director of business development and enrollment at Embry-Riddle. "We are excited to be part of this initiative."
(Image provided with Nashville Flight Training news release [L-R] Jonathan Heste, First Officer ExpressJet Airlines Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Graduate and former Nashville Flight Training Instructor, Chris Erlanson, President Nashville Flight Training, Bill Gibbs Director of Campus Outreach, Base Relations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, Captain Joey Cook Manager - Flight Operations Hiring and Recruitment, ExpressJet Airlines, Isaac Shrum Director of Sales and Marketing Nashville Flight Training)
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