FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2005
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Florida Community College Aviation Center offers open house July 12, Aug. 9
Outstanding job opportunities and pay in the air or on the ground

Florida Community College’s Aviation Center of Excellence has regularly scheduled “Second Tuesday” opportunities to explore career choices at Open House events. Upcoming dates include July 12 and August 9, from 5-7 p.m.

Both Open House events will provide career training information for prospective students in the fields of Flight Training, Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Operations.

Flight Training offers the professional pilot associate degree program. In addition to a degree, students can also earn multiple FAA certifications including ground instructor and flight instructor.

Aviation Maintenance offers associate degrees in Aircraft Airframe Mechanics, Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics, Avionics (Avionics Installer) and Aviation Maintenance Management.

Aviations Operations prepares students to pursue a career in aviation technical, administrative or management positions. Successful completers can gain the entry-level knowledge and skills needed to become an airline business manager, air traffic controller or airport manager.

The Aviation Center of Excellence is located at the Cecil Commerce Center, 13450 Lake Fretwell St. in Jacksonville. For a reservation, directions or more information call 904.997.2800.