CCBC And Republic Airways Establish Aviation Career Pipeline Agreement

Monaca, PA – According to Statista projections, the global airline pilot shortage could reach 50,000 by 2025, while the National Air Traffic Controllers Association reports that the FAA is short nearly 4,000 air traffic controllers. To address industry hiring demands and to put future pilots and air controllers on successful career paths, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and Republic Airways Inc. have signed an agreement to create the Aviation Career Pipeline Interview Program.

The purpose of this agreement is to increase Republic Airways’ access to qualified candidates for certain positions while increasing employment opportunities for graduates of CCBC’s renowned James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences.

“Republic Airways values strong partnerships that support the development of future aviation professionals,” said Andrew Petry, Director of Flight Training at Republic Airways. “CCBC’s aviation programs reflect a commitment to high training standards, and we appreciate opportunities to engage with institutions that share our dedication to preparing students for successful careers in this industry.”

For a student to qualify for an interview, they must provide academic, FAA, and other aeronautical records and be competitive with and meet the same standards of interview and employment required of other candidates.

As part of the program, Republic Airways will grant interviews to CCBC graduates who meet these qualifications. CCBC will identify students who are the highest quality and who demonstrate consistent work ethic, skill, aviation knowledge, and professional demeanor to thrive as employees.

“By creating a direct connection to high-demand aviation careers, we are ensuring our piloting and air traffic control graduates reach their goals and gain more employment opportunities,” said CCBC President Roger W. Davis. “With an employment partner like Republic Airways, we can provide the employees they need most and together keep the world moving during this crucial time for the aviation industry.”

Today, CCBC’s James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences has a national reputation for its high quality and high standards that include placing an air traffic controller in every tower in the country; putting a pilot in the cockpit of every major airline; partnering with more than 20 flight providers in PA and the southeast to offer online piloting training, and being the only Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) school to operate its own tower.

For more information about CCBC’s Aviation Sciences career pathway, visit www.ccbc.edu/aviation.

ABOUT REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
Founded in 1974, Republic Airways maintains a combined fleet of more than 300 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and its airlines offer scheduled passenger service with more than 1,300 daily scheduled flights to more than 100 cities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico. The airlines provide fixed-fee flights operated under their codeshare partners’ brands: American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express. The airlines employ more than 8,000 aviation professionals. Learn more at www.rjet.com.