Benzinga | Dec 9, 2021 09:38PM EST

SkyWest, Spartan College Partner On New Aviation Maintenance Technician Pathway

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and SkyWest Inc's (NASDAQ:SKYW) subsidiary SkyWest Airlines launched a SkyWest Aviation Maintenance Technician Pathway.

* This partnership provides a new Pathway for aspiring technicians to jump-start their training as commercial aviation Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) maintenance technicians.

* Spartan students participating in the Pathway qualify for elite access to SkyWest benefits with this partnership.

* This collaborative relationship between Spartan and SkyWest engages the student much earlier than traditional partnerships. It allows students to focus on their education and gain hands-on experience at Spartan while enjoying mentorship and other benefits from SkyWest.

* This is the second Pathway launched between Spartan College and SkyWest Airlines this year, after the SkyWest Pilot Career Pathway.

* Price Action: SKYW shares are trading higher by 2.35% at $42.33 on the last check Wednesday.