Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Aircraft On Permanent Loan from Spirit of Flight Center
Denver-based Redstone College
received a Learjet 24D Monday which will be on permanent loan from
the Spirit of Flight Center, a Colorado-based non-profit air
museum. The Learjet will serve as a training tool, providing
students in Redstone's Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) and
Advanced Electronics Technology (avionics) programs the opportunity
to practice repairs and experience first-hand the Lear's inner
workings.
"As long as there is air travel, there will be a need for
aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians
to make repairs, complete inspections and perform maintenance,"
said Mike Couling, Redstone College campus president. "Our job is
to provide employers with the most qualified candidates and most
importantly our students with the opportunity to succeed in this
growing field. The Learjet 24D donated today by the Spirit of
Flight Center will be used to accomplish these objectives and is
evidence of our commitment to providing a hands-on education."
The donated 1976 Learjet 24D is a five-seat, twin-engine high
speed business jet that holds five international climb records set
by owner and pilot Ed Wachs of Illinois. The jet has a range of
1,266 miles and a maximum speed of 565 mph.
The jet arrived at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, and was
towed across 120th Street to the Redstone campus. Monday, the jet
was delivered to the Redstone hangar.
"We are delighted to play a role in the educational process at
Redstone College, as we continue to be impressed by the quality of
individuals who graduate from their institution," said Gordon Page,
President of the Spirit of Flight Center.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics there is a
growing need for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and
service technicians, with more than 152,000 jobs expected to be
available in 2016 (up from 138,000 in 2006). Redstone offers an
18-month curriculum focusing on hands-on learning, and claims
ninety-three percent of its graduates get a job in their career
field after earning their FAA certification.
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