PR2005 Jun 24

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Community College Agreement Provides for Tuscaloosa Pilot Training

Tuscaloosa – Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Wallace State Community College of Hanceville that will allow Wallace State to provide flight training in Tuscaloosa.

“Students from Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas can enroll thru Wallace State and attend flight classes right there in Tuscaloosa. Otherwise, those wanting to train through an approved 141 Flight Training School, would have to look elsewhere and possibly travel quite a distance,” said Marsha Bradford, Administrative Assistant in Flight Technology at WSCC. “The reputation Wallace State Community College has achieved thru the FAA, TSA, and NTSB as a flight training school is outstanding. FAA personnel in the area send their own children to Wallace State because of their safety record and outstanding flight instructors,” she continued.

The 24 week FAA Private Pilot Certificate will be taught by James Kicker at the Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport. The approximate cost of the program is $6,500.00. To register for the course, call Mary Hall or Ken Crowe toll free at 866-350-9722 on the Wallace State Community College campus.

Wallace State Community College is the only school in the Alabama College System that offers flight training. The agreement meets the Department of Postsecondary Education’s mandate that Community Colleges develop agreements and linkage programs to better serve the needs of work-force development by offering specific training skills required for vocational advancement.

“This is an example of expanding local training resources and capabilities without duplication and additional cost. Shelton State is committed to providing Tuscaloosa citizens easier access to training essential for continued economic development and workforce development growth,” said Susan Miller, Director of the West Alabama Center for Workforce Development.