ARKANSAS, USA — With the aviation industry facing a growing demand for pilots, Arkansas institutions are launching programs to train aviation professionals across the state.
New initiatives like the Aviation Academy at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, which celebrated its first year of operation in March, and a professional flight program at John Brown University in Siloam Springs are positioning the state to address industry needs.
While the specifics of the two programs differ, graduates of both will have all four licenses required to become a professional pilot, logged flight hours and a pathway to high-paying aviation careers…