Auburn, Marion Military Institute join forces to prepare future aviators

A partnership has been formed between Auburn University’s School of Aviation and the Marion Military Institute: Marion is now an official feeder school for its professional flight and aviation management programs, according to Auburn. “The idea for the collaboration came about in 2017,” said James Birdsong, chair of Auburn’s Aviation Management Program. “Building on the idea began quickly after our initial meeting but slowed as we reorganized the aviation program that same year to accommodate 20% year-over-year growth, followed by the pandemic which again interrupted our ability to focus on t