Department of Aviation & Emergency Management

Our Partners

Our Aviation Partners

Empowering Futures Through Strategic Partnerships

Elizabeth City State University’s Aviation Science program is propelled by impactful collaborations that open real-world pathways for our students. From conditional pilot career paths with Delta Air Lines’ Propel program to direct training access through Endeavor Air’s STEP initiative, scholarship support from PSA Airlines, and a fast-track 4+1 master’s pathway with Embry-Riddle, our partners elevate academic excellence, professional opportunity, and leadership in aviation education. Together, we're charting new skies for tomorrow’s aviators.

 

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United Aviate

Aviate (United Airlines Pilot career development program): Aviation Science flight students can now apply to join United’s Aviate program and prepare for a structured career pathway path leading to potentially becoming a United Airline pilot. By partnering with United Airlines, ECSU aviation students will gain access to:
  • A direct path to United. Aviate participants transition to United as a First Officer upon successful completion of the Aviate program and hiring requirements;
  • Travel privileges. Aviate participants enjoy travel privileges to hundreds of United destinations;
  • ECSU students participating in Aviate program will be paired with United pilots, creating a structured format for critical leadership and career development opportunities for ECSU students;
  • ECSU students will have opportunities for professional development events and programs providing a breadth of resources to learn and grow throughout the Aviate network.
Delta Propel

Delta Propel

Your path to a Delta flight deck starts here. The best benefit to the Delta Propel program is its single interview approach where participants only need to interview once with Propel to progress to Endeavor and eventually to mainline Delta. Delta will support you throughout your entire journey with signature events on-campus and at Delta’s World Headquarters to strengthen your industry knowledge and develop leadership skills. To top it off, you will receive personal mentoring from an active Delta pilot.
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PSA Airlines Cadet Program

PSA's Cadet Program will start your journey to the world’s largest airline, where all you need is a private pilot’s license to apply.  A guaranteed direct flow to American Airlines helps foster long-term career growth and stability.  This partnership provides opportunities for ECSU students, including scholarships, support for licensing and testing fees, and career pathway presentations.
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Republic RJet Cadet

The RJet Cadet Program allows ECSU graduates to transition to Republic Airways as first officers. In September 2023, Republic Airways contributed $15,000 to ECSU to support scholarships and expenses, including check ride and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examination costs for students in the Aviation Sciences program.
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JetBlue Pilot Gateway

JetBlue Gateways is a industry-leading career development program that open the door for ECSU students to pursue a path to a pilot position at JetBlue.  Gateways provide access for those who’ve dreamed but never had the opportunity to pursue a highly-skilled career in the aviation industry.
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Endeavor Air STEP Program

Student to Endeavor Pilot (STEP) program - Aviation students at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) with aspirations of becoming a pilot now have an opportunity to learn directly from experts from Endeavor Air.  Designed to help prepare aviation students and flight instructors for successful careers as pilots in the airline industry, the STEP program will bring Endeavor Air personnel to campus regularly to give presentations, answer questions, and conduct on-site interviews when the students and flight instructors are ready for the next phase of their preparation.