NORMAN, OKLA. — The University of Oklahoma School of Aviation Studies is partnering with Republic Airways to give aspiring OU pilots an opportunity for a career with Republic. The regional airline, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operates flights for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
The Republic Airways and University Career Pipeline Interview Program will offer OU pilots opportunities for conditional pilot job offers and summer internships with Republic, increasing the opportunity for employment and a lucrative career path after graduation.
“We are excited to be working with Republic Airways and really look forward to the opportunities it will create for our students as they transition from a professional training environment into their actual flying careers,” said OU School of Aviation Studies Interim Director Eric Metoyer. “We strive to instill the highest levels of performance in our students, and our product will benefit Republic by supplying them with the best pilots to give their customers a reliable and enjoyable flying experience.”
OU has a history of providing top-notch aviation training and flight education and strives to instill a foundation of excellence in its students through faculty-led aviation courses, along with immersion in a safety culture that relies on trust, integrity and pilot-in-command leadership.
The partnership will help Republic continue its pattern of hiring quality pilots who demonstrate the excellent work ethic, flying skills, aviation knowledge and professional attitude for which Republic Airways is known.
“Republic Airways continues to be impressed by the accomplishments of the faculty, staff and students at OU Aviation,” said Valerie Penn, aviation programs lead at Republic Airways. “As we continue to put a larger emphasis on workforce development, partnerships like this, that offer students a pathway to a stable career, are increasingly more important.”
To learn more about OU’s professional pilot bachelor’s degree option, contact OU Aviation Advising at (405) 325-6033 or visit https://pacs.ou.edu/aviation.