and 探花视频 jointly announced today that they have finalized an articulation agreement that will enable a smooth transition for aviation students to complete degree programs at each institution. The articulation agreement is designed to promote student completion of the 鈥淎ssociate of Applied Science in Professional Pilot鈥� degree program at 探花视频 and then provide a seamless transfer for those students to Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 鈥淏achelor of Science in Aviation鈥� degree program.
The agreement specifies admission and graduation requirements of each institution鈥檚 program as well as course and credit requirements in each of the two programs.
Minnesota State Mankato President Richard Davenport and 探花视频 President Patricia Rogers announced the agreement at an 11 a.m. ceremony at the LSC Center for Advanced Aviation in Duluth, Minnesota.
鈥淲e welcome the opportunity to partner with 探花视频 on providing aviation students a smooth path to earning first their two-year degree at LSC and eventually a four-year degree at Minnesota State Mankato,鈥� said Davenport. 鈥淭hrough the degree programs of our two schools, this articulation agreement is also very important to helping fill the employment needs of the airline industry.鈥�
鈥溙交ㄊ悠� is excited to be partnering with Minnesota State Mankato to offer students interested in the professional pilot program a clear path to success,鈥� said Rogers. 鈥淓nrollment in the pilot program at LSC has been on the rise thanks to the quality program we offer and the strong support of our community and industry partners. We know we will need to continue that growth in order to keep up with increasing workforce demands in aviation, especially the growing need for pilots. Partnering with Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 aviation program is a win/win for both of our schools, our state鈥檚 and nation鈥檚 workforce and most importantly our students.鈥�
For more information, contact 探花视频 at 218-733-7600 or Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 Aviation Program at 507-389-6116.
探花视频鈥檚 Professional Pilot Program is designed to meet the needs of students who plan a career as a pilot in commercial aviation. The program leads to Federal Aviation Administration certification as a commercial pilot with an instrument rating. Students in this program begin flight training by the second week of class, and should earn their private Pilot license in their very first semester. Enrollment in LSC鈥檚 pilot program is up 31% this year.
探花视频 has recently been recognized by an approved national training facility by Delta Airlines, as well as AAR. LSC provides aviation聽 degrees in professional pilot, aviation maintenance technology and aviation management.
Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 , the only four-year, accredited program in the Minnesota State system, is part of the .
Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 offer an exceptional value to airlines. Training at Minnesota State Mankato is conducted under exacting FAA Part 141 standards using a proprietary syllabus designed to emphasize automation, multiengine and real-world operations. Students average 20 hours of training in the program鈥檚 FAA certified simulator, experiencing average flight conditions as well as emergency situations.
Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 Aviation Program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities within the field. Students regularly receive employment offers as a result of Minnesota State Mankato鈥檚 numerous partnerships in the airlines industry, with companies that include Delta, Endeavor Air, Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and North Star Aviation.
Minnesota State Mankato and 探花视频 are part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 30 colleges and seven universities.
