Lewisburg, WV (WOAY) – As a part of a partnership between the Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) and Marshall University’s Division of Aviation the two organizations will offer a new satellite flight school.
According to a press release, the new satellite flight school at the Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) will offer a Part 61 flight training program made to help fill the need for aviation professionals.
Martha Livesay, Director of Greenbrier Valley Airport said, “We’re thrilled to be working with Marshall University to bring this aviation training program to the Greenbrier Valley Airport. This is a significant milestone for the airport and our entire region.”
By offering flight training, the partnership will also allow people to follow a career in aviation closer to their home, while also expanding on southern West Virginia’s aviation education.
Nancy Ritter, chief of aviation operations at Marshall’s Bill Noe Flight School said, “Marshall University is committed to collaborating with partners across the state to help meet the demand for pilots. It’s estimated more than 400,000 flight professionals are needed in the next 20 years and by working with airports like Greenbrier Valley we can provide the necessary training.”
Marshall will be offering a full complement of flight training for licenses done on-site and the remainder of the Professional Pilot, B.S.degree program completed online through the university. The airport will be providing the necessary facilities including classroom space, briefing rooms, and hangar space for Marshall’s aircraft.
The program will be open to degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking candidates. Enrollment is now open. For more information or to apply please visit the Marshall University Division of Aviation website.
