15-05-2025
Sinclair College partners with BETA for aviation training expansion
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Sinclair Community College is expanding its aviation training program through a partnership with an aerospace manufacturing company.
Sinclair purchased one of Beta Technologies' electric ALIA Conventional Takeoff and Landing Aircraft and a flight simulator.
Sinclair said this partnership will give students a pathway to earn familiarization training and credentials in e-aviation, and conduct research & development in autonomous tech.
Sinclair awarded $1.5M for aviation training, campus improvements
'The recent purchase of a Beta flight simulator and Beta aircraft by Sinclair Community College is another great step toward advancing Dayton's role as the future of flight,' said U.S. Rep. Mike Turner. 'These systems will enable more students to gain critical training and education in Advanced Air Mobility programs, which is essential for integration into the National Airspace System.'
The college was able to secure $2 million in federal funding for this project through Turner's support. This partnership will help equip the next generation of aviation workers in Dayton and beyond.
'The growth of this market is essential not only for improving urban and rural transportation, cargo logistics, and emergency services, but also for driving economic progress by enabling new infrastructure, generating jobs, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, as in this case through our partnership with Beta,' said Jeffrey A. Miller, Senior Vice President of Workforce Development and Consulting at Sinclair College. 'We are thrilled to establish this novel partnership to advance the interests of industry, government, and academia.'
To learn more about Sinclair Community College's aviation programs, click here.
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