Students in 黑料正能量鈥檚 Aviation Systems Technology program have earned certificates that signify a milestone in their academic journey.
During a special presentation, the students were awarded General Certificates of Completion, which will allow them to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)鈥檚 general mechanic written exam.
WCC鈥檚 Aviation Systems Technology students are preparing to become aircraft mechanics, and they will now work toward completing the requirements to earn aircraft mechanic certificates with airframe and/or powerplant ratings.
The 15 students, listed by city of residence, are
Beulaville
Drew Magill
Chapel Hill
Ruben Esparza-Sandoval
Four Oaks
Erick Porter
Goldsboro
Izabella Capko
Kinston
Caitlin Williams
Raleigh
Marco Aceves-Garcia
Daniel Demaree
Will Moore
Randleman
Blake Tolman
Smithfield
Mike Dale
Julia Lownds
Spring Lake
Charles Jumangit
Wendell
Ian Wallig
Wilson
Kyle Furr
Adam Lewis
In addition to the general certificate, Capko also received Airframe and Powerplant Certificates of Completion during the presentation, allowing her to take the FAA鈥檚 written exams for those ratings as well.
鈥淚t feels pretty good,鈥� Capko said about finally earning all three certificates. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a long time waiting and a lot of late nights.鈥�
WCC鈥檚 Aviation Systems Technology program was a perfect fit for Capko, who wanted to enroll in a local program and eventually work as an aircraft mechanic. 鈥淏efore this, I was a car mechanic. I wanted to do something bigger,鈥� she said about working on airplanes.
Jumangit also said that it feels great to earn the general certificate. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a lot of hard work for me,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檝e been driving an hour and 30 minutes just to get to class every day.鈥�
The drive is worth it for Jumangit, who wanted to attend WCC鈥檚 program because of the smaller class sizes. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 have a mechanical background, so I鈥檓 just starting out fresh with everything,鈥� he said.
WCC鈥檚 Aviation Systems Technology program offers an Aviation Systems Technology Degree, Aviation Systems Technology Airframe Diploma, and Aviation Systems Technology Powerplant Diploma.
For students interested in getting a four-year degree, WCC鈥檚 associate in applied science degree in Aviation Systems Technology qualifies for East Carolina University鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Transfer Program.
To learn more about the program, contact WCC Aviation Systems Technology Instructors Mike Crumpler (919-739-6824 or smcrumpler@waynecc.edu) or Kenneth Creech (919-739-6823 or kbcreech@waynecc.edu).
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.