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Maine Aviation Educational Opportunites. What do we have and what do we need?. What exists?. University of Maine at Augusta Aviation Degree program ( 4 yr , BS degree) Private Pilots license, IFR Certified, Commercial pilot certification, Certified Flight Instructor
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Maine Aviation Educational Opportunites What do we have and what do we need?
What exists? • University of Maine at Augusta • Aviation Degree program ( 4 yr, BS degree) • Private Pilots license, IFR Certified, Commercial pilot certification, Certified Flight Instructor • ARP / TRB Webinars ( Forwarded to you by Mainedot ) • Drone programs ( Umaine-aug, wings eduetc ) • Maine ACE camps • STEM Programs (Fryeburg) • Young eagles programs • Forums ( https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/february/21/maine-aviation-groups-launch-into-2018 ) • Civil air patrol • Flight Schools • At least 7 formal locations • Flight instructors • Throughout the state
What does not exist? • A&P formal education • Closest is in Concord, MA ( national aviation academy )
What is needed ? Careers? People? Opportunity? Awareness? Advertising? Investments? Government?
Who is target audience ? adults? Maine residents? New maine citizens? Hs students? teens? recruiters? Government?
When? Is a full time paid advocate needed? Private or public? Part time advocate? Paid or volunteer seasonal?
How to get? advertising? In state only? Out of state? Regional? National? recruiting? Guidance counselors? Are salesmen needed for aviation?
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