Empire Aero Center Selects Aviation Learning to Provide Airframe Maintenance Training Classes at its Upstate New York Facility

Aviation Learning assists in launch of Empire Aero Center by providing high quality maintenance training on Boeing 747, 757, and 767 airframes to this state-of-the-art Upstate New York facility.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2003 -- Empire Aero Center (EAC), a subsidiary of Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd, recently opened its state-of-the-art overhaul and maintenance facility in Rome, NY. The Empire Aero Center provides overhaul and maintenance services for large commercial aircraft including B737, B747, B757, B777, and Airbus A320 airframes.

To open the new facility, the Empire Aero Center management was tasked with recruiting talent from all over the US and subjecting them to an intensive training effort in order to enhance their knowledge, skills, and performance. As part of their solution, the Empire Aero Center selected fellow Upstate New York company Aviation Learning as a quality provider for maintenance training on their B747-400, B747-Classics (-100, -200, -300, -SP), B757 and B767 airframes.

"Our mission is to serve the MRO industry and our customer base with the most efficient and technically trained personnel available. In our quest to achieve that mission we at EAC see the Training Services provided by Aviation Learning a major step in that direction." said Victor Doyle, Operations Manager for Empire Aero Center.

"We are committed to being an integral part of the launch of the Empire Aero Center by delivering quality training programs to its employees and assisting with their ability to provide high quality services to the airline industry," said Bill White, VP of Instructional Services. "It is very exciting to see such another quality operation opening in Upstate New York and we are extremely pleased to be associated with it."

About Aviation Learning: Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Aviation Learning is comprised of a team of dedicated and experienced professionals providing Blended Training Solutions for the aviation maintenance industry. Aviation Learning's training solutions are used worldwide by major airlines, original equipment manufacturers, MRO shops, and aviation technical schools. The company can be reached toll-free at: (888) 458-5040 or by visiting their website at: www.AviationLearning.com.

About Empire Aero Center: Located in Rome, NY the Empire Aero Center`s facility has 374,000 square feet of hangar space and 156,000 square feet of back shop space. The company offers a wide range of services including heavy maintenance, structural repairs, aircraft upgrades and interior refurbishment for Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus 320 airframes. Aircraft operators interested in visiting the new Empire Aero Center facilities and receive briefings on its full capabilities can contact Mr. Martyn Craig, VP of Marketing at (843) 686-3949 or (843) 683-1200.
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