Northwest Aerospace News April | May Issue No. 2 | Page 42

S P O K A N E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance is a coalition of aerospace companies that serve North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster which centers around The Boeing Company just outside of Seattle, Washington. Become an FAA-certified aircraft mechanic Full program is 1900 hours long and completers earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance. We offer both Airframe and Powerplant curriculum focused on preparing students to take the FAA oral and written examinations to earn their FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Licenses. New Avionics add-on certificate provides training on the newest of industry technologies for repair and maintenance of “Flat Panel” integrated systems. State-of-the-art equipment and facilities provide an extremely comprehensive learning experience. Students can start fall or winter quarters. Learn more at: THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE The Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Man- ufacturing ensures partnerships between academia and industry toward workforce development in aerospace and advanced manufacturing in Washington. IDAHO AEROSPACE ALLIANCE scc.spokane.edu/TechEd/Aviation The Idaho Aerospace Alliance is 509-533-8496 made up of manufacturers and service providers that sup- port both the commercial and defense aerospace industries but are not limited to those industries. Community Colleges of Spokane provides equal opportunity in education and employment. 42 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS