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Advisory board backs WTC aviation maintenance program, agrees to letters of support and quarterly briefings
Summary
The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board voted to support WTC’s proposed Airframe & Powerplant program, agreed to draft letters of support to the Board of County Commissioners and the school board, and requested quarterly briefings as the college pursues FAA certification and funding.
Colleen Strickland, director at WTC, told the Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board that the college is proposing an 18-month Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) program aimed at preparing students for FAA certification and high-demand aviation maintenance jobs. Strickland said the college is accredited, would make students eligible for Pell and VA benefits, and estimated course costs under $7,000 per course; she said the program could begin in August 2027 if FAA approvals and funding align.
The board’s support followed presentations and public comment from local educators, industry consultants and…
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