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Become a commercial pilot or aviation technician at Marshall University
Commercial Pilot Program

The one-of-a-kind Marshall University Division of Aviation offers two career paths with access to world-class facilities and expert instruction. Both programs lead to FAA certification that will prepare you for an exciting career in a high-demand field.

“I’ve had opportunities thanks to Marshall that I would not have had anywhere else – no regrets”
Kristen Sayre, Current Flight School Student
Why Marshall?
We are training the next great generation of pilots and technicians.
Demand

Over 430,000 aviation personnel are needed in the next 20 years.

Quality

Our flight school provides access to quality aircraft not typically available in other flight schools – as well as world-class instruction from expert instructors.

FAA Certification

Both programs lead to a series of FAA certifications – and both the airframe and powerplant certifications are good for life in any state.

Bill Noe Flight School
Learn to Fly

Located at the West Virginia Yeager International Airport (CRW) in Charleston, WV and at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (MRB) in Martinsburg, WV, the Bill Noe Flight School is equipped with a custom fleet of Cirrus SR20 aircraft as well as state-of-the-art simulators. The curriculum is designed to teach you the principles of aeronautics, navigation, flight control and communication systems, as well as the regulations governing commercial aircraft operation.

*The Professional Pilot program is not eligible for Veterans Affairs benefits at this time.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
Complete Your Degree in just 24 months

Located at the Huntington Tri-State Airport in Huntington, WV, in this program you will learn to inspect, service, and repair various aircraft of all sizes. The program is in collaboration with Mountwest Community and Technical College and is designed to help you obtain your degree and earn FAA certifications in airframe and powerplant maintenance (A&P).

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Learn more about how you can become part of the Marshall University Division of Aviation.

Tour our Facilities

Marshall University Aviation would like to invite you to tour our local airport facilities where we will introduce you to the exciting educational and career opportunities available through Marshall and the aviation industry.

Complete the form to request an individual or group tour. A staff member will reach out to schedule your visit.

Meet Bill Noe

A former Marshall University Hall of Fame swimmer, a pilot, and an accomplished business executive, the Huntington, WV native has enjoyed an immensely successful career in aviation – and started the program to give back to the school he loves.

Learn More about Bill