Aerospace
Aurora Flight Sciences , A Boeing Company www . aurora . aero
Aurora Flight Sciences , a Boeing Company , is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles . Headquartered in Manassas , VA , Aurora Flight Sciences established an aerostructures manufacturing capability in West Virginia in 1994 , enabling the company to become a major supplier on the RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS platform at the program ’ s inception . Today , the company ’ s Bridgeport , WV manufacturing facilities have 130,000 square feet of shop area , with an additional 50,000 square feet currently under construction . Aurora specializes in complex design , build-toprint and rapid prototyping of airframes fabricated from advanced composite and metallic materials . Aurora offers a full-service solution ; maintaining the unique ability to incorporate engineering expertise and manufacturing talent to rapidly produce new products for military and commercial customers . Aurora is now home to the future of composite manufacturing with its flexible robotics capability . The state-of-the-art system , a first in the world , is an enabler for advanced systems to be manufactured with high levels of optimization and efficiency to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing .
The North Central West Virginia Airport ( CKB ) owned and operated by the Benedum Airport Authority is currently served by two commercial airlines , Allegiant and United . In addition , the facility , home to world-renowned companies , acts as a significant economic asset for the region generating over $ 1 Billion dollars in total economic impact . The MAAC & Chamber are proud to present a summary of these world class Aero-space industries and training centers .
Fairmont State University Part 141 four-year programs www . fairmontstate . edu / collegeofscitech / academics / aviation-technology-program
The Robert C . Byrd National Aerospace Education Center ( RCBNAEC ) is home to the Fairmont State University Aviation Center of Excellence ( ACE ) “ The Center is the State of WV ’ s first and only non-provisional CFR part 141 pilot flight training facility , offering 4-year degree programs to become a professional pilot . Training through Commercial Multi-Engine and Certified Flight Instructor are currently available . The 4-year undergraduate degree programs offered include a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management with an administration concentration or Aviation Management with a flight concentration .
HQ Aero Management , Inc . www . hqaero . com
HQ AERO MANAGEMENT , INC ., a Premier Aviation Recruitment Services Company , opened their doors in Clarksburg , WV in June 2000 . HQ Aero specializes in hiring all categories of aviation technicians to provide manpower to local and national service centers , repair stations and aircraft manufacturers . They provide aviation technicians on a direct or contract basis to customers who have immediate and continuing manpower requirements . With the aviation industry having constant manpower requirements , HQ Aero has numerous assignments available in North Central West Virginia and throughout the United States . “ Quality , Reliability and Experience … Our People Make the Difference ” is the mission statement of HQ Aero . They have developed an excellent reputation for providing highly skilled , motivated , and dedicated aviation technicians to assist with manpower needs .
For more than 11 years , their management team has been building an international resource base of highly trained and motivated aviation technicians who are available to companies at a moment ’ s notice . This allows the local aviation companies the flexibility to deal with the ever-changing needs of the aviation industry . The local aviation community depends on HQ Aero to provide technicians to ensure on-time project delivery for their regularly scheduled maintenance , modification , or overhaul programs .
KCI Enterprises , Inc .
KCI Enterprises , Inc . d / b / a KCI Aviation is an FAA Certificated Aviation Maintenance Repair Station , ( LJQR100G ). KCI is also a European Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA ) - US Approved Part 145 Maintenance Organization ( EASA 145.5974 ). KCI is also ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9110C certified . KCI specializes in business aircraft engines and airframe scheduled and unscheduled maintenance . The primary focus of KCI is the maintenance
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