Wed, May 05, 2010
Combine Programs To Offer University Aviation Education And
Helicopter Flight Training
Two Florida education institutions have formed a strategic
partnership to offer a combined program of university aviation
education and helicopter flight training beginning with the fall
2010 semester. The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne,
FL, and Bristow Academy Inc. in Titusville, FL, have put together a
program to play to the strengths of both institutions, offering a
university education to those students seeking careers as
professional pilots in the expanding helicopter industry. It is
anticipated that this program will be especially attractive to
eligible military veterans under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, which
provides benefits to fully fund this combined program.
Bristow Academy Staff And Fleet
Florida Tech President Anthony J. Catanese said he is
"Especially proud that the university is designated a VA Institute
of Higher Learning and a Yellow Ribbon university for these
veterans' benefits and that it has been recognized on the 2010 list
of 'Military Friendly Schools.'"
Bristow Academy is internationally recognized as a leader in the
specialized area of helicopter flight training. Both institutions
anticipate growth in this program, which will offer their students
a four-year university degree and specialized helicopter pilot
ratings as a Commercial and Instrument helicopter pilot. This
training is also available for all collegiate students regardless
of veteran eligibility.
Winston E. Scott, dean of the Florida Tech College of
Aeronautics said, "We are very excited about this program. It
provides flight students an opportunity to obtain a world class
university aviation education combined with the specialized
helicopter ratings leading to a highly successful aviation
career."
Samantha Willenbacher, Director of Bristow Academy said, "We are
proud to partner with Florida Tech and offer exciting training
opportunities for the men and women of our armed forces and their
families, who have sacrificed so much."
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