Pierpont Aviation Maintenance Program

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.

Pierpont Aviation hosts career fair with special entrance from HealthNet 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…

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!