RUSTON, La. (KNOE) – A new program is taking flight at Louisiana Tech University.
The school has partnered with United Airlines’ Pilot Career Development Program, Aviate, to train pilots in the school’s Department of Professional Aviation.
“We know that the demand for qualified pilots is at an all-time high and we know that we have a great pipeline here,” explained Louisiana Tech President, Dr. Les Guice.
If accepted, qualified students will learn skills at Tech and then transition to…
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