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Committee weighs multi-year plan, FAA hurdles for new aviation mechanic program
Summary
Administrators reported on an exploratory process into an aviation mechanic program, noting visits to peer programs, FAA and DESE certification steps, possible grant opportunities, an estimated four-year timeline, and FY27 budgeted planning funds to hire a consultant to scope the program.
District leaders told the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School Committee on April 15 that an aviation mechanic program could meet strong local workforce demand but will require multi-year planning, external certification and targeted funding.
Dr. Marlin and Dr. Malone summarized a regional subcommittee's year-long exploration that included visits to Westfield Tech, Greater Lawrence and Franklin County Tech (the latter recently…
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