Aviation Industry Career Training
The Saint Francis Universty Aviation Education Center
Aviation Careers Start at Saint Francis University
Whether your goal is to work on aircraft and drones or to pilot them, we offer degree and certificate preparation options to get you on the right path to a rewarding career.
Aviation Open House and Career Fair
Seeking a career in aviation as either a pilot or an AMT? You’re invited to experience the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center for this exclusive in-person event!
Next Open House: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Our Programs:
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Certificate Program
- Professional Pilot Training/Aviation Specialization
- Online Associate of Applied Science in Specialized Studies
- (Coming Fall 2026) Online Aviation Maintenance Management, Bachelor of Applied Science
Our Aviation Education Center
The Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center is dedicated to developing innovative, high-demand programs that meet the workforce needs in aviation and related industries. Located at 220 Innovation Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904, adjacent to the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, the center serves as a hub for aviation education and training. It is home to SFU's AMT program, the only FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school in Cambria County, and addresses a critical need for aviation maintenance professionals both regionally and nationally.
Choose your Aviation Career Path
Meeting Workforce Needs
SFU's growing presence at the John Murtha Johnstown–Cambria County Airport is a result of the university’s aviation education partnership with the airport authority, Nulton Aviation Services, Cambria County, SkyWest Airlines, Lockheed Martin Aeroparts Inc. and Martin-Baker America.
The need for pilots: Recognizing the global shortage of pilots, SFU entered the aviation education space in 2017 after receiving startup funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to develop a pilot training program in partnership with Nulton Aviation Services.
The need for aviation maintenance technicians: Beyond the need for pilots, the university has also stepped up to meet a critical demand in aviation maintenance. In October 2022, the university was awarded a $1 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to develop Aviation Maintenance Technician programming.
Aerium & Aviation Industry Advocacy
The momentum building around aviation and drone technology in Johnstown is opening doors for our students and strengthening our community. We’re proud to be part of this growing effort nurtured by Aerium, a statewide organization promoting high school aviation career prep, aerospace investment, innovation, and workforce development in PA and beyond. See the transformation happening: Aerium & the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.
Aviation Education Center News
Ready to take the next step?
We’re here to help you succeed. Our team is happy to answer your questions, review your prior college credits, walk you through the application process, or just chat about your goals
Reach out today — we’d love to hear from you!

Brianna Pavkovich
Director of the Aviation Maintenance Technician School
814-471-1153
bpavkovich@francis.edu

Ms. Shawniece Patterson
Enrollment Advisor
spatterson@francis.edu
Call/Text: 814-379-0303
Division of Professional Studies
professionalstudies@francis.edu
1-800-457-6300

