Valuable Resource Helps Prepare the Workforce of Tomorrow
FLUSHING, N.Y., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College, a partner school for Delta TechOps, received an engine donation in March to assist students studying to become aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with their training. Through Delta TechOps' TechU AMT career pathway program, Delta's partnership with Vaughn College plays a vital role in meeting the demand for certified AMTs in the metropolitan region as well as across the nation.
The donated engine is a JT8D, an engine that is considered highly durable and reliable having completed more than 673 million dependable flying hours since entering service. Today, there are 2,400 engines in use around the world.
"Delta TechOps' partnership with Vaughn College plays a critical role in meeting workforce demands, with Vaughn graduates representing over one-third of TechOps employees in the tri-state area," said Delta TechOps Director of Aircraft Line Maintenance Salvatore Giaimo. "As a former College of Aeronautics and Technology student myself, I have seen firsthand how Delta's continued support of TechU at Vaughn College supports the Queens community by paving the way for greater access to high-quality jobs. We are proud to provide this engine donation which will enhance learning through hands-on experience with a modern functional engine."
"We value our partnership with Delta TechOps and are grateful for the support our students receive through the career pathway program," said Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo. "Delta's engine donation reinforces Vaughn's commitment to provide students with an education that leads to futureproof careers and a lifetime of opportunity."
In May 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a new rule designed to modernize the FAA Aviation Technician School Curriculum Requirements. The new rule allows institutions to provide students with curriculum that aligns with current industry standards.
About Vaughn College
Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,200 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online. The student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1 ensures a highly personalized learning environment. Ninety-two percent of Vaughn College graduates are placed in professional positions, 76 percent in a related field, or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation. The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. In a study conducted by The Equality of Opportunity Project, and reported in The New York Times, Vaughn was ranked number one in upward mobility nationwide and recognized as a top college for social mobility by US News. For more information on Vaughn College, please visit http://www.vaughn.edu.
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