Advanced Air Mobility
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Investing in People, Infrastructure and Innovation to Strengthen Ohio’s Aviation Workforce
Demand for pilots and certified aviation maintenance technicians continues to outpace supply, placing increasing pressure on training programs, industry partners and regional economies. At Kent State, enrollment growth in our flight program and rising industry demand have outpaced our current capacity to maintain aircraft and prepare the next generation of technicians.
AAM3T: Advanced Air Mobility Manufacturing, Maintenance and Technology Innovation Hub Annual Impact
Shaping the Future of Aviation in Ohio and Beyond
The aviation industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Advanced air mobility is introducing new aircraft, systems and workforce demands that require new approaches to training, maintenance and certification. The workforce needed to support these emerging systems presents both challenges and opportunities, and Kent State is uniquely position to address both.
New facilities at the Kent State University Airport will expand capacity to support today’s aviation workforce needs while establishing the foundation for leadership in advanced air mobility. By increasing aircraft availability, enhancing maintenance operations, launching FAA-certified technician training and creating space for industry collaboration, this initiative will deliver immediate impact for students and long-term advantages for the university.
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Phase 1 - Kent State Airport Maintenance Operations Hangar
Will expand Kent State’s capacity to service more aircraft, supporting the continued growth of the university’s flight training program.
Phase 1 - Kent State Airport Maintenance Operations Hangar
Will expand Kent State’s capacity to service more aircraft, supporting the continued growth of the university’s flight training program.
Phase 1 - Kent State Airport Maintenance Operations Hangar
Will expand Kent State’s capacity to service more aircraft, supporting the continued growth of the university’s flight training program.
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Phase 2 - Kent State Airport Maintenance Training Center
Will expand Kent State’s FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training capacity, while advancing specialized training for emerging advanced air mobility systems.
Phase 2 - Kent State Airport Maintenance Training Center
Will expand Kent State’s FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training capacity, while advancing specialized training for emerging advanced air mobility systems.
Phase 2 - Kent State Airport Maintenance Training Center
Will expand Kent State’s FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training capacity, while advancing specialized training for emerging advanced air mobility systems.
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Phase 3 - Kent State Center for Advanced Air Mobility
Will feature a fully integrated hub for research, workforce development, innovation and industry collaboration focused on the future of aviation.
Phase 3 - Kent State Center for Advanced Air Mobility
Will feature a fully integrated hub for research, workforce development, innovation and industry collaboration focused on the future of aviation.
Phase 3 - Kent State Center for Advanced Air Mobility
Will feature a fully integrated hub for research, workforce development, innovation and industry collaboration focused on the future of aviation.
Support the College as We Shape the Future Workforce
Philanthropic support expands access for students through scholarships, strengthens hands-on learning through equipment and facilities and advances innovation through named spaces, programs and faculty support. It also fuels student competition teams, applied research and experiences that prepare graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Your generosity will ensure that the College of Aeronautics and Engineering may continue preparing to innovate and lead as artificial intelligence and automation transform the industry, learning in an integrated environment combining aeronautics and engineering to solve industry’s most urgent challenges. Faculty bring cutting-edge research in advanced air mobility, digital engineering, smart systems and sustainable innovation into the classrooms, airport and labs.
Your investment reaches far beyond campus. It shapes talent, ideas and systems that will drive innovation in aviation, engineering and technology across the region and around the world. Your support moves this work forward.
For more information please contact the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at cae@kent.edu or visit www.kent.edu/SupportAAM.