SFU's Aviation Education Center featured on WJAC
University Communications & Marketing | 01/25/2024
Saint Francis University's growing presence at the John Murtha Johnstown–Cambria County Airport was featured in a recent segment on WJAC.
SFU names inaugural director for new Aviation Maintenance Technician School
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/10/2023
Saint Francis University has appointed Brianna Pavkovich of Rockwood, PA, the inaugural director of the university's newest workforce development initiative, the Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate program. As the new director, her first duties include guiding the program through the FAA approval process with the goal of beginning classes in Fall 2024.
SkyWest Airlines donates CRJ200 airframe to SFU's future Aviation Technician program
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 01/20/2023
The university's developing Aviation Technician program received a CRJ200 airframe donated by SkyWest Airlines which will give future students the invaluable opportunity to train on a regional jet airframe as a regular part of the proposed curriculum.
SFU Receives $1 Million Dollar ARC POWER Grant for Aviation Maintenance Technician School
Marie Young, University Marketing & Communications | 10/18/2022
Saint Francis University has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to launch an Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The new Aviation Maintenance Technician School will be sited at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport and will offer a 14 CFR 147-certified training curriculum for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.
Press Release: SFU launches new Aviation program with Nulton Aviation
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 05/19/2018
PRESS RELEASE (May 10, 2018) A new Saint Francis University program offered in partnership with Nulton Aviation Services of Johnstown will allow students to earn a bachelor's degree and a private/commercial pilot's license at the same time.