The Aviation Maintenance Technician program at Salt Lake Community College is one of 150 FAA approved schools in the United States. Students are exposed to a variety of theoretical and practical courses including: metal work, composites, welding, hydraulics, electronics, painting, and engine overhaul in turbine and reciprocating engines.
As an adjunct professor at Salt lake Community College's aviation maintenance program, ULA's Director of Maintenance (DOM) supervises the Direct To Service program in our Robinson Service Center (RSC). With Direct To Service, 1 to 3 students per semester from the SLCC program intern for 60 hours in our RSC under the supervision of our DOM and maintenance staff.
http://www.slcc.edu/aviationmaintenance/
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is currently the only college program in the state of Utah, in association with Upper Limit Aviation and Cornerstone Aviation, offering VA approved courses for both helicopters and fixed-wing. Benefits are available under Chapters 30, 31, 33, 1606 and 1607. ULA's FAR Part 141 certificates, including its special curricula courses, have also been approved by the Veterans Administration.
Benefits, for those who qualify, include Private to CFII under Chapter 33, or Instrument to CFII under Chapter 30. Additionally, if a student has exhausted their current Chapter 30 benefits they may be eligible to enroll in SLCC, receiving another 12 months of benefits under Chapter 33.
Because this partnership is unique, the relationship between the VA, SLCC, and Upper Limit Aviation is constantly being updated and redefined. Please check our newsletter for the latest updates.
For more information on the use of VA benefits and coverage, visit: www.va.gov. For your eligibility status, please visit: http://www.gibill.va.gov/