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Starting in high school to AAR and beyond

The EAGLE Career Pathway Program is dedicated to growing the talent necessary to meet the aviation maintenance demands of the future.

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Read how AAR is implementing collaborative approaches to solving the aviation mechanic shortage. 

EAGLE pathways

Our core values

The EAGLE Career Pathway Program participants focus on five core values including Ethics, Airworthiness, Greatness, Leadership, and Engagement.

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Career path and program overview

The path on the right represents approximately three years in the aviation maintenance field.

EAGLE Program overview:

  • Student are eligible to enroll once they complete the General portion of their Airframe and Powerplant program
  • Students selected will be monitored throughout the rest of their AMT Program 
  • Students must complete a mentorship checklist
  • Guaranteed interview conducted in last term of school 
  • Tuition reimbursement to complete A&P certification 
  • Relocation assistance offered 
  • Up to $15k in bonuses towards tuition

Selection process

1. Students who complete the FAA General curriculum will be eligible for selection into the EAGLE Program.


2. Students must complete the AAR EAGLE application.


3. Students awarded into the program will be monitored throughout Airframe and Powerplant portions of their program.


4. AAR Mentors will be assigned to join you on your journey and provide opportunities to enhance your aviation experience while still in school.


5. Students will be subject to criminal background check and drug test.

EAGLE Pathway Resources

Michelle Balga

Senior Director, Human Resources, MRO

Michelle.Balga@aarcorp.com


 

 

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Veterans

Veterans may work a minimum of 120 monthly hours to receive full housing rate benefits. Anything less than 120 hours per month is prorated based on the hours worked. Any paid time off hours do not get counted. Also, pay goes down every six (6) months while in the program.

Ch33 Post 9/11

  • 100 percent of the applicable MHA during the first six months of training
  • 80 percent of the applicable MHA during the second six months of training
  • 60 percent of the applicable MHA during the third six months of training
  • 40 percent of the applicable MHA during the fourth six months of training
  • 20 percent of the applicable MHA during the remainder of the training

Payment Rates for all other GI Bill programs

For all other GI Bill programs, including Chapters 1606, 1607, 30, the payment rates are as follows:

  • 75 percent of the full-time GI Bill rate for the first six months of training
  • 55 percent of the full-time GI Bill rate for the second six months of training
  • 35 percent of the full-time GI Bill rate for the remainder of the training program

Apprenticeship Program

Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program for Veterans.

By the numbers

AAR is making a direct impact on building the talent pipeline for aviation mechanics.

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EAGLE Pathway schools

5

Sheet metal programs

7

Skillbridge programs

29

Aviation Technician Fellows

Pathways

There are many different ways you can become an aviation maintenance technician through the EAGLE Program. Explore the different pathways below.

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The shortfall in AMTs in North America is 24,000, based on an Oliver Wyman analysis

Source: ARSA Workforce Report

Commercial aviation alone will be 31,000 mechanics short of its needs by 2031

Source: ATEC Pipeline Report

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690,000 technicians are needed globally

Source: Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook

Explore EAGLE partners around the U.S. by clicking on the region and then state to reveal specific contact information.

AIM

80 Moonachie Avenue, Teterboro, NJ 07608
Telephone: 201-288-6300
Fax: 201-288-5609

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AIM

3001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Telephone: 215-676-7700
Fax: 215-676-0566

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AERONAUTICAL REPAIR STATION ASSOCIATION

121 North Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2903

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AIM

2329 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23518
Telephone: 757-363-2121
Fax: 757-363-2044

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AIM

10640 Davidson Place, Manassas, VA 20109
Telephone: 703-257-5515
Fax: 703-257-5523

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AIM

2725 South U.S. Highway 17/92, Casselberry FL 32707
Telephone: 407-896-2800
Fax: 407-965-6155

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

6801 Roosevelt Blvd., Building 110, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32212
Telephone: 904-779-0246
Fax: 904-779-2344

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

221 Lukasik Ave., Building 90220, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544
Telephone: 850-581-2106
Fax: 850-581-7422

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AIM

2025 Satellite Pointe Duluth, GA 30096
Telephone: 678-377-5600
Fax: 678-377-5609

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AIM

7421 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28227
Telephone: 980-785-0700
Fax: 980-785-0701

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

Camp Lejeune Education Center; 825 Stone Street; Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
Telephone: 910-451-0174

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

4520 Knox Street, Suite G120, Fort Bragg, NC 28307
Telephone: 910-339-1567
Fax: 910-339-1567

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AERO STAR AVION INSTITUTE

5225 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615
Telephone: 312-883-6383

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OLIVE-HARVEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

10001 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, 60628
Telephone: 773-COLLEGE

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ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS

One Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 300, Westchester, IL 60154
Telephone: 800-538-6227

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PERSPECTIVES CHARTER SCHOOL

1530 South State Street – 2nd Fl., Chicago, IL 60605
Telephone: 312-604-2200
Fax: 312-604-2199

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ROCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Aviation Career Education Center, 6045 Cessna Drive, Rockford, IL 61109
Telephone: 815-921-3020

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AIM

7251 West McCarty Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Telephone: 317-243-4519
Fax: 317-243-4569

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LUMINA FOUNDATION

30 S. Meridian St., Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone: 800-834-5756

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VINCENNES UNIVERSITY

2175 S Hoffman Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Telephone: 317-381-6000

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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY TECH

4004 N. Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67226
Telephone: 316-677-9400

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CORPORATION FOR SKILLED WORKFORCE

1100 Victors Way, Suite 10, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Telephone: 734-769-2900
Fax: 734-769-2950

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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Western Michigan University, 237 North Helmer Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037-7917
Telephone: 269-964-6375
Fax: 269-964-6473

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LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE

2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811
Telephone: 218-733-7600

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AIM

4100 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64129
Telephone: 816-753-9920
Fax: 816-753-9941

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WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL

1864 Dayton Germantown Pike, Unit 4, Germantown, OH 45327-1100
Telephone: 937-839-4647

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AVIATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION COUNCIL

P.O. Box 234, Jenks, OK 74037
Telephone: 703-548-2030

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AIM

400 E Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062
Telephone: 214-333-9711
Fax: 214-333-9185

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AIM

7651 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061
Telephone: 713-644-7777
Fax: 713-644-0902

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VIPER TRANSITIONS

Alaska, U.S.

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AIM

420 Whitney Place, Fremont, CA 94539
Telephone: 510-553-9600
Fax: 510-553-9601

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd., Suite 200, Oceanside, CA 92056
Telephone: 760-385-4423 / 760-385-0152
Fax: 760-385-4395

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

1675 Long Street, Building 1117, Room 110, Fort Carson, CO 80913
Telephone: 719-576-6858
Fax: 719-540-5680

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AIM

5870 South Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89119
Telephone: 702-798-5511
Fax: 702-798-5627

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