New Facility for CTC Aviation Maintenance Technician School
New Facility for CTC Aviation Maintenance Technician School
Summary of Project Funding
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Legislative Request
BACKGROUND INFO
LETTERS OF SUPPPORT
Charlotte County Economic Development Office
Charlotte County Economic Development Partnership
CareerSource Southwest Florida
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Community Foundation
Background Information
- A larger facility is necessary to meet the aviation industry demand for aircraft mechanics, CTC’s growing student enrollment and it’s DEO requirement of 750 completers in 10 years (2018-19 Grant).
- State funding is essential to keep CTC’s costs low enough for tuition to remain affordable for students.
- CCAA will construct the facility and enter into a long-term lease with County Public Schools (CCPS) whereby CCPS will occupy and maintain the facility.
- This project aims to diversify economic development opportunities in the region, create new and high-quality job candidates, and support a burgeoning aviation industry in Florida.
Letter of Intent between CCAA & CCPS
Sample Support Letter – Tenant/Potential Employer
Sample Support Letter – General Business/Community/Economic
Supportive Communications:
Local EAA Donates to Support New CTC Facility
CTC Launches Propelling Futures: Visionary Education Campaign
CTC Excels at Training New Aircraft Mechanics
Jumpstart Your Career In Aviation Mechanics
Aviation Maintenance School Now Enrolling
Aviation Maintenance School Gets Powerplant Certification
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Legislative Request
The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) received $3 million in State funding through the State Appropriations process for a new combined hangar and classroom facility for Charlotte Technical College’s (CTC) FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
LETTERS OF SUPPPORT
School Board, Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte County Economic Development Partnership
Charlotte County Economic Development Department
Florida SouthWestern State College
Career Source Southwest Florida
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
Lt Col David Curtis, Civil Air Patrol
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA SUPPORT
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners agreed to support this legislative request at their October 12, 2021 Board Meeting.