Abstract:
A request was made by the College to evaluate the need for additional Aviation
Programs at OCC. An Associate in Applied Science degree in Aviation Management
(AVM.AAS) is currently offered by OCC. The following programs are under
consideration:
• Aviation: Flight Science Program
• Aviation: Administration and Management Program
• Aviation: Maintenance Technology Program .
• Aviation: Powerplant Maintenance Technology Program
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A report by OCC's Institutional Research department entitled "Airframe Mechanics
Technology Needs Assessment" was completed in October of 1990. This report
outlined the reason_s that the airframe mechanic associate degree was being
considered at that time. Some of the benefits noted included the fact that the American
Christian Aviation lnstitute's (ACAI) program was approved by the FAA (Federal
Aviation Administration). It appears that OCC was working in conjunction with this
organization to develop this program. The report- also noted that the airline mechanics
occupations offered much growth potential in the 1990s.
