Vermont Technical College will be "wheels up" for the fall semester with a new four-year Bachelor of Science program in Aviation: Professional Pilot Technology.
The college has received approval from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and is now accepting applications for fall, 2012.
Retirees from the aviation industry will surge over the next decade, bringing good job prospects for new graduates. High demand is projected for pilots as well as trained engineers, technicians, and information specialists.
In response, Vermont Technical College will offer a comprehensive aviation education that will allow graduates to effectively compete in the market. Flight instruction will be offered by the Vermont Flight Academy. "We have a distinct advantage due to Vermont's topography, quiet air space and the type of varied weather conditions a pilot will face down the line," said President Dr. Phil Conroy.
Graduates will be eligible for direct access to jobs and internships at airports and FAA facilities due to Vermont Tech’s certification by the FAA as a "School of Priority Status." Only 40 colleges in the U.S. have the status and ‘ until now ‘ none were in Vermont. Vermont Tech students will also graduate with more FAA certificate ratings than graduates of any other school.
"It's a real win in terms of opportunity and long term benefit. The air transportation industry requires thousands of people to maintain, support, and fly their aircraft. We expect to build a program characterized by excellence ‘ and a national reputation as well," said Conroy.
Tuesday's gathering will be held at the Vermont Flight Academy hangar in South Burlington, followed by a short reception at Vermont Tech's Williston campus.
Kick off Set for Tuesday, February 7th at 2 pm at Vermont Flight Academy
More information about this program can be foundHERE.
VTC, January 31, 2012