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US Flight School, Epic Flight Academy, Offers $27,000 Tuition Scholarship in New Aircraft Mechanic Hiring Program

Florida, United States based aviation training group Epic Flight Academy announces a new hiring program for aircraft mechanics at its New Smyrna Beach campus that includes sponsored training. Those who complete the 19-month training program will become FAA-licensed A&P mechanics and continue working at Epic for two years. Epic covers $27,000 worth of training costs.

For those students accepted into the program, Epic will cover 90% of the student’s tuition, with opportunity for employment while in school. Students are required to pay 10% of tuition, purchase their own tools, and pay for FAA exams. Once training is completed, Epic offers opportunities for long term growth including retention bonuses. If employed by Epic while in school, Epic will pay $17/hour with FAA Airframe certificate and then $28/hour once both FAA A&P licenses are achieved. Student must take written, oral and practical exams within 60 days of completion of each course of study (General, Airframe, and Powerplant.)

Josh, Rawlins, COO and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director said, “We are excited about this new initiative. As our flight school fleet grows, so does the need for highly trained A&Ps. We prefer hiring graduates from our aircraft mechanic program, because we know they have been trained to the highest standards.”

Epic is filling both day and evening positions with opportunities to travel to other locations throughout the United States. All students who wish to received sponsored training must meet Epic’s standard admission requirements. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an average aircraft mechanic salary at $72,640 in 2022.

Source: Epic Flight Academy Press Release
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Aviation Training Group US Aviation Academy Launches New Campus in Texas, United States

Texas, United States headquartered US Aviation Academy’s second FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training location has launched at San Marcos Regional Airport, just a few miles south of Austin. This FAA Part 147-approved aircraft mechanic school will host its first class in June 2023. US Aviation Academy is the only aircraft mechanics school in the fast-growing Austin area. The A&P program is 12 months, compared to other programs typically lasting two years. Training includes hands-on shop time with removing, rebuilding, fabricating, troubleshooting various aircraft components, along with theory and lecture classes. US Aviation provides its students with all books, tools, and materials necessary for training. Students even get to work on a Lear Jet.

According to Oliver Wyman “Aviation executives ranked a potential mechanics’ shortage MRO’s No. 1 headache in Oliver Wyman’s annual survey earlier this year.” Industry wide, the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC), Boeing, and Oliver Wyman have all predicted massive labor shortages for A&P mechanics over the next decade. Airlines are already feeling the pinch, with sign-on bonuses as high as $50,000. Many local job opportunities exist at both San Marcos Regional Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Graduates from US Aviation Academy can look forward to entering a prosperous aircraft maintenance technician career in just 12 months.

About US Aviation Academy

US Aviation Group came under current ownership in 2006 and has grown from a hand full of Piper Warriors and a Seneca to one of the largest Part 141 flight academies in the country with over 120 aircraft at six locations. US Aviation’s growth is a product of professionalism, a commitment to safety, and excellence in training. These core values have made US Aviation Academy the choice flight training partners for colleges nationwide. In 2021 US Aviation launched its first Part 147 airframe and powerplant mechanic program which is rapidly expanding with the Launch of San Marcos. New flight and mechanic campuses coming soon.

Source: US Aviation Academy Press Release
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US-based Aviation Group, International Aero Academy Completes FAA Check Rides, Upgrades Air Carrier Certificate

International Aero Charters, an FAA 135 certified air carrier owned by Global Aero Holdings which operates Florida based flight school International Aero Academy, announced it has successfully completed all of their FAA check rides. Moreover, their Air Carrier certificate was upgraded for unlimited aircraft as they bring cost efficient on-demand air charter to Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Sarasota.

Source: Steven Markhoff (International Aero Charters)
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