Aviation isn’t just about keeping planes in the air—it’s also about keeping skills sharp on the ground. Duncan Aviation, the world’s largest family-owned MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, is teaming up with AllCampus to give its 3,000 employees access to new learning opportunities designed to meet the industry’s evolving demands.
Through AllCampus’ Workplace Education Benefits Solution, employees will be able to explore flexible certificate and degree programs in areas like aviation management, business, technology, and operations. The initiative is meant to do more than pad résumés—it’s a deliberate investment in upskilling a workforce that’s under pressure to adapt to fast-moving technical and operational challenges.
What Employees Get
The partnership isn’t just lip service to “employee development.” Duncan Aviation staffers will receive:
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Personalized support from AllCampus education advisors to align studies with career goals.
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Access to discounted tuition at more than 30 partner universities, including Purdue, UCLA, and Boston University.
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Guidance on maximizing tuition assistance for affordable—sometimes even debt-free—degrees.
Why It Matters
Aviation is one of many industries facing a widening skills gap, especially in advanced technical and leadership roles. Upskilling programs like this are becoming table stakes for employers that want to retain talent and avoid costly turnover.
For Duncan Aviation, it’s also about strengthening its brand as an employer of choice. “This program is more than a benefit—it’s an investment in the long-term success of our people and our company,” said Stephen Gunn, Senior Professional Development Specialist at Duncan Aviation.
The Bigger Picture
Education benefits are having a moment. Companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Chipotle have already rolled out large-scale tuition support programs to attract and retain employees in tight labor markets. AllCampus, meanwhile, has carved out a niche by helping employers deliver these benefits in a scalable, tech-enabled way that aligns learning with business needs.
By partnering with AllCampus, Duncan Aviation joins a growing trend: using tuition benefits not just as perks, but as strategic tools to tackle workforce challenges head-on. With aviation’s technical complexity only increasing, programs like this may soon be less “nice-to-have” and more “must-have.”
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