Accepted the Aviation Technology Program Evaluation Report Dr. Sylvas and Dr. Errico commented that the Aviation Technology Program Evaluation Report was well done, and its action plan accurately identifies the actions needed to improve the program. The readers would have liked to know more about the role of Continuing Education in the funding of this program. They noted that transferability is important.
Enrollments are down but prospects are good.
Student outcomes are measured in courses and by FAA exams. However, due to the cost of the flight training, students often opt for completing the parent program while continuing to work toward their FAA rating. Mr. McCann distributed a handout showing that United Airlines and Atlantic Coast Airlines are the two largest employers in Loudoun County. He distributed another handout indicating that the number of pilots needed exceeded the number receiving FAA certificates. In addition, Dr. Kuhta stated that the Aviation Technology Curriculum Advisory Committee has been reactivated.