AAR Fellows receive scholarships to pursue Airframe and Powerplant programs while working at an AAR MRO facility.
AAR CORP, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, recently announced the launch of the Fellowship Programs with Vincennes University and Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Indianapolis. A leader in developing the aviation maintenance technician pipeline, AAR aims to make efforts to attract new talent to the field of aviation maintenance.
“AAR’s Fellowship Program removes the cost of education as a barrier to enter the aviation maintenance technician field,” said Michael Gehrich, Vincennes University’s Director of Aviation. “This shows AAR’s commitment to help fill the aviation maintenance technician pipeline and connect students with the potential for a six-figure career track.” he added.
The Students that are selected as AAR Fellows receive scholarships from the company to pursue Airframe and Powerplant programs while working at an AAR MRO facility. Post-graduation the Fellows in good standing are guaranteed employment with AAR.
Brian Sartain, AAR’s Vice President, Repair and Engineering explained “The need for aviation maintenance technicians is as critical as the shortage of pilots and continues to grow. AAR continues to lead the industry in addressing the need for mechanics in the industry while strengthening our relationships with these schools through our Fellowship Program.”
Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include Parts Supply; OEM Solutions; Integrated Solutions; and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include Mobility Systems operations.
