Eastern Iowa Airport's new campus tackles aviation job shortage

Cedar Rapids program aims to train more people to fly and fix planes - Radio Iowa

The airport in Cedar Rapids is launching a program called the Aviation Workforce Development Campus, which is designed to help counter a growing shortage of pilots and airplane technicians. Marty Lenss, director of the Eastern Iowa Airport, says they’re partnering with Coe College and Kirkwood Community College, where students will receive pilot and technician training. […]

Eastern Iowa Airport launches Aviation Workforce Development Campus with area colleges

Two of Iowa’s higher education institutions are working with the Eastern Iowa Airport to launch a new training program and fill gaps in the aviation industry. Coe College announced in a news release Monday both the private university and Kirkwood…

Eastern Iowa Airport's new campus tackles aviation job shortage

Launched in collaboration with Coe College and Kirkwood Community College.

Eastern Iowa Airport opens aviation workforce campus to address labor shortages

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) has launched a new Aviation Workforce Development Campus aimed at addressing growing labor shortages across the aviation industry.The initiative, which includes academic partnerships with Coe College and Kirkwood Community College, is designed to train students in flight operations and aircraft maintenance directly on-site at CID.The campus spans two hangars and hosts programs from both educational institutions. Co…