What’s happening
The university announced Jan. 14 that it partnered with Georgetown-based Genesis Aero to expand its aviation program to the Round Rock campus. The program will provide students with a pathway to certification and licensure required for professional pilots, and Genesis Aero will provide the flight training at the Georgetown Executive Airport.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to developing the future generations of professional pilots through high-quality flight training,” Kyle Keeling, owner of Genesis Aero, said in the release.
What else?
Those who completed the program could find a variety of opportunities for professional piloting jobs, including working for commercial passenger airlines, cargo airlines, delivery services, federal government services and more. Nearly 17,000 openings for commercial pilots are projected each year, on average, over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The program under the Department of Organization, Workforce and Leadership Studies will begin admitting students to the aviation program at Round Rock immediately for classes starting in spring 2026.
The partnership comes as the university is working to expand its Round Rock campus.
