In this year of challenging news, it is really nice to celebrate the positive announcements.
Last Friday morning, December 4, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, Southeast Missouri State University officially announced the new Professional Pilot Bachelor of Science program. This program is designed to train students to become commercial pilots and the FAA certification is part of the program. Students will fly early and often and highly performing students may be able to earn money and gain flight hours as flight instructors in their junior and senior years. And, of course, the pilot profession is paid well.
This exciting announcement includes a partnership with the city of Cape, the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, and U.S. Aviation Academy – an organization with 15 years of flight instruction experience. Congratulations to all the partners and especially Dr. Vargas, the Board of Regents, and the leadership at Southeast as they continue to look for ways to be recognized as a University of choice for students.
Some may question the relevancy of the pilot industry in today’s world. Remember, there was a huge pilot shortage prior to the pandemic and commercial pilots not only fly people, but they also fly product. A quick look at indeed.com shows more than 1400 open positions for commercial pilots.
So, if you ever had the desire to take off into the wild blue yonder, you will have a great opportunity right here at Southeast.
