Pima Community College's Aviation Center was the site of a tour for approximately 30 Rotarians and their guests on Valentines Day. Program Director, Jason Bowersock, and Aviation Department Head, Charlie Cook, "loved" providing a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art facility and the training that takes place during the certificate and degree programs, which are endorsed by the FAA. 220 students are served, about 40 of whom attend in the evenings from JTED High Schools. The facility underwent an expansion recently which was largely funded by a one-time infusion of $15m from the State of Arizona. The ribbon cutting took place in October 2022 and doubled both the indoor and outdoor space. PCC's Aviation Center is one of the top five such facilities in the country, training the technicians who keep our planes flying safely around the globe. Graduates are in high demand and have the opportunity to earn $60k+ in entry level positions (the entire cost to an Aviation student is approximately $14,000). Special thanks to Rotarians Vickie Jacobs (for coordinating the tour) and Diana Cannon (for organizing the food trucks).
