Aviation View | Volume 1, Issue 2

7 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 NEW RIVER CTC RECEIVES GRANT FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SCHOOL T he West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College System has approved a $432,000 grant for New River Community and Technical College for the development of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) with an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating. “We appreciate the assistance from the Council and our community partners in this endeavor,” said College President Dr. Bonny Copenhaver. “Our new program will support manufacturing and innovation initiatives by working with the Raleigh County Memorial Airport and the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority.” The college will use the grant funds to hire a program director and to purchase specialized equipment needed for the program. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics OPENING L INES