Eastern Michigan University To Meet Pilot Demand

LANSING, MICH. – When some aviation campuses are closing, others are realizing the need for expanding or creating new flight training programs. Such is the case at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) where they are establishing a new Eagle Flight Center at Capital Region International Airport. EMU’s college of technology will expand its aviation flight training program, allowing students to get a four-year degree.

Eastern Michigan University officials say they are working with Lansing Community College to allow students of its discontinued aviation program to complete their education with EMU.

With 23,000 pilots needed per year worldwide, the administration at EMU will be filling a growing gap in training in the U.S. Ten students have already enrolled in the program, and they are expecting many more once the word gets out.

Eagle Flight Center will also provide flight training without credit and without tuition costs, to any local resident.

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