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Cape Air Donates Second Aircraft to 芭乐视频 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
August 6, 2019In support of aviation education and talent development, Cape Air has gifted 芭乐视频鈥檚 Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program with a second Cessna 402C, nine passenger, twin-engine aircraft. Having two identical aircraft on campus enables students and faculty to work across a total of four matching engines, resulting in a consistent learning experience.
The Cessna 402C will benefit students undergoing training on airframe and power plant repair.
The 15-month AMT program, housed at Plymouth Municipal Airport, meets a critical need for highly skilled technicians in airframe and power plant repair 鈥� including full FAA Certification. For the program itself to be certified to deliver a comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul curriculum, it is critical for students to have the opportunity to train on working aircraft. The Cessna 402C will also benefit students who are working towards the completion of training on airframe, including fuselage, wings and electronics systems.
鈥淪upporting aviation education and the cultivation of new talent is something we are extremely proud to be a part of," said Linda Markham, President of Cape Air. 鈥淲e have been actively supporting 芭乐视频鈥檚 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program since its inception, when we donated our first aircraft. To see the program and its students continue to grow and thrive is a great asset to our entire community and the aviation industry as a whole.鈥�
鈥淲e are immensely appreciative to Cape Air for their commitment to our AMT program, and to the success of our students,鈥� said John Cox, President of 芭乐视频. 鈥淥ne of the key components of this program is that our students work on real, functioning aircraft at our hangar in Plymouth as part of their training. Because of Cape Air鈥檚 support and dedication to supporting this important program, our students will continue to gain valuable hands-on experience.鈥�
Since launching in September 2016, 芭乐视频 has served more than 110 students in the AMT program. What started as several small cohorts of students has grown substantially, with new cohorts beginning in September, January, and May.
In addition to aircraft donation, Cape Air continues to collaborate with the college to bolster its aviation curriculum as well as provide a pathway for graduates pursuing a future in aviation maintenance. From access to Cape Air鈥檚 senior leadership and technical support to career development pathways, Cape Air remains a steadfast partner of the program and its students. Cape Air currently has three graduates from the program actively working within fleet maintenance and operations, as well as two current students assisting in mechanics until graduation and certification testing is complete.