The first round of graduating students from the inaugural Aviation Maintenance Technology program are now entering the workforce after signing employment agreements with aerospace corporation Embraer in Huntington, W.Va. Monica Newman McCluney, head of U.S. corporate social responsibility and the Embraer foundation, expressed her pride in seeing the growth and success of these students over the past 18 months.
In 2022, Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College teamed up to launch the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program at Tri-State Airport near Huntington. The program offers students a unique learning experience, covering a wide range of skills such as engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, in addition to earning multiple certifications.
James Smith, director of the program, highlighted the hands-on approach that equips students with industry-level skills. One student, Devin LeMaster, shared his excitement about starting his position as a line maintenance technician at Embraer in Nashville, one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers. He will be responsible for heavy checks, inspections, and more.
The graduating students will be working at various facilities in Florida and Tennessee, showcasing the success of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program in preparing them for promising careers in the aerospace industry. Copyright 2024 WSAZ. All rights reserved.