Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is expanding the reach of its Aviation Management program into the Philadelphia region at Wings Field Airport (KLOM).
Established 25 years ago, Marywood’s aviation program has seen a rising demand, especially as commercial pilots retire in record numbers and a global shortage of certified pilots escalates, university officials noted. Now, through its partnership with Fly Gateway Aviation Institute, Marywood is extending its Scranton-based program into the Philadelphia area.
“What Marywood University offers is a distinctive, professional, immersive aviation experience, which is more than just pilot training — students earn a business degree, in addition to flight certification, which ultimately gives them more options, greater flexibility, and better employability throughout their career,” said Captain Joseph McDonald, director of Marywood’s Aviation Management Program and a retired American Airlines captain.
Marywood University offers two tracks in its Aviation Management Program — one for Pilot/Flight Operations, for those who wish to become certified pilots, and another for Airline/Airport Management, for those interested in the business side of the industry.
Students can take all non-pilot related courses online to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, while taking in-person flight courses and instruction at KLOM.
For more information: Marywood.edu
