Pierpont Aviation Maintenance Program

04/27/2026

We are very proud of the feedback we received from the Career Fair Recruiters regarding the way our students represented the Aviation Technology Program last Thursday.

Students were able to watch the landing, see the inside of the helicopters and learn about employment opportunities through HealthNet, which is celebrating 40 years of statewide employment this yea…

03/27/2026

Some tickets are still available for the Aviation Technology Elimination Dinner tomorrow evening from 5:00 to 9:00 at the Bridgeport Conference Center. West Virginia co****le boards are just one of the many great prizes included in our raffles and auctions.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun night in support of the students in the Aviation Technology Program!

03/20/2026

A handcrafted maple and walnut 40‑inch propeller is just one of the exciting prizes available at our upcoming Aviation Technology Elimination Dinner on Saturday, March 28!

We still have a few tickets left, and we’d love for you to join us for an evening of fun, great food, and celebration with our aviation community.

03/06/2026

We had 60 middle school students participate in our Aviation Technology Workshop Series last week. The goal is to encourage them to become part of the professional aviation technology workforce here in Central West Virginia.

Your support, by attending our upcoming Aviation Technology Elimination Dinner, will go a long way to enhancing the aviation economy in our area. Please reach out and get your ticket for the dinner soon.

Organizers say it’s a way to expose students to a possible career in the field.

02/16/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2026 BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Aviation Technology program has received a significant equipment donation that will enhance hands…

11/20/2024

09/25/2024

A wonderful event happening in our community this Saturday! ✈️

Stop by from 10:00AM to 2:00PM for a day of great aviation fun. All guests (parents/guardians & kids) must pre-register. Register here ➡ https://forms.gle/9E6D5LUquwzVVxP47. We'll see you there!

09/17/2024

Are you retired and would like to continue utilizing your technical skills?

We have a terrific opportunity for you to get out and get involved with the Aviation Technology Program

We are looking for a couple retired individuals who would like to volunteer some of their time supporting our instructional equipment, aircraft, and hangar.

If spending some of your day in a clean and energetic educational environment, tinkering on aircraft/equipment, and mingling with young adults is something that interests you, give us a call at 304-367-4800.

Devoting three or four hours a day, two days a week, would be great. We can work around your schedule and will appreciate you sharing your life skills with us.

This will get you out of the house a little and you will be adding value to a worthy cause.

Please contact us and we will get you started.

08/10/2024

Join us in welcoming Chris Cosner to the Pierpont family this fall as an Associate Professor of Aviation. ✈️

Chris began his career and love for aviation during his enlistment in the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division where he served as crew chief on a UH-1H "Huey" helicopter. He racked up hundreds of flight hours serving in such theatres as Thailand and the Philippines, and after completing full-time enlistment, he continued his service with the West Virginia National Guard while working for Pratt & Whitney. It was during this time he began studying with aviation artists and fostering his love for art and design. He created a line of aviation paintings that are sold in numerous galleries to customers around the world.

Enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve's 6th Calvary Regiment led Chris to the world's best Attack Helicopter, the AH-64 "Apache" and a career with Dyncorp Aerospace. Working with Dyncorp gave him the opportunity to work with multiple other platforms including the UH-60 "Blackhawk," OH-58 "Kiowa," the Marine Corp AH-1W "Super Cobra" and UH-1N "Twin Huey," and the Navy TH-57 "Sea Ranger." He later joined Dyncorp at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School where he earned the Commander’s Award for Safety Professionalism.

Chris brings over 14 years of experience in higher education along with his extensive experience in the aviation industry. Welcome to the team, Chris!

05/06/2024

Pierpont's aviation maintenance technology program is currently accepting applicants for an Aviation Technology Instructor position.

To view the job posting and apply, visit ➡️ go.pierpont.edu/Employment.