Governor's Aerospace Summit to be held March 18, 2010, in Hot Springs!

The Aerospace Training Consortium was formed in 2007 by two-year colleges with aerospace related programs such as: Airframe and Power-plant (A & P) training; Aircraft refurbishment such as cabinetry, upholstery, and exterior finishes/painting; Space/defense industries; and Manufacturing technologies that are convertible to aerospace/aviation applications.

Participating colleges include Arkansas Northeastern College, Arkansas State University-Beebe, River Technical College, National Park Community College, North Arkansas College, Ouachita Technical College, Ozarka College, Pulaski Technical College, Rich Mountain Community College, Southeast Arkansas College, Southern Arkansas University Tech, and the UA Community College at Batesville.

Each college has manufacturing skills training experience. Two colleges have pilot training certificate/associate degree programs that articulate to the Henderson State University Aviation Technology baccalaureate degree. Two colleges are active trainers in Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), a preferred aviation design software.

In 2008, one college secured a US Department of Labor (USDOL) aerospace training grant to serve major central Arkansas companies.  Eight other colleges collaborated with AATYC to receive a February 2009 shared USDOL grant to provide eight new FAA-certified instructors and specialists, plus new equipment to upgrade and increase stationary and mobile training capacity to meet statewide demands for A & P, composites technology, cabinetry, and upholstery.

This Consortium is strongly aligned to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Aerospace Alliance Initiative and the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet.

For more information on how AATYC can coordinate customized aerospace training for your business, please contact Steve Lease at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (479) 424-0071.

AATYC Aerospace Training Consortium Member Colleges & Contact Information

Arkansas Aerospace Alliance