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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-24 14-128 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 14_128 Date: MARCH 24. 2014 Item/Subject: Resolve, Pledging the City of Bangor's support for the United Technologies Center's (UTC) proposal for filling a critical regional and national need for an aviation maintenance certification program. Responsible Department: Airport Commentary: The purpose of this Resolve is to pledge the City of Bangor's support for the United Technologies Center's (UTC) proposal for filling a critical regional and national need for an aviation maintenance certification program through their innovative High School certification program. UTC, Maine Vocational Region #4, is presently in the process of implementing an Aviation Maintenance Certification school through its adult education and high school programs. UTC's proposal addresses a national shortage in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technicians, through this new training program to provide valuable experience for students. The goal is to train new Technicians for jobs that currently exist, and are projected to increase nationally, for repairing aircraft and other related duties requiring this certification. This program will provide A&P technical certification education, with traditional and hands-on experience that are required by FAA regulations, Part 147. Maine Aero Services, based at the airport, will assist in both teaching the general aviation education training, and the aircraft maintenance certification program. This item was approved at the Airport Committee meeting of March 11, 2014. Tony Caruso Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Resolve Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for: Passage First Reading Referral Finance Page _1_ of _1_ 14-128 MARCH 24, 2014 ASSIGNED TO COUNCILOR DURGIN CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Pledging the City of Bangor's support for the United Technologies Center (UTC) proposal for filling a critical regional and national need for an aviation maintenance certification program. By the Oty Council of the City of Bangw WHEREAS, the City of Bangor, Maine is the owner of an airport located in Bangor, County of Penobscot, State of Maine, commonly known as Bangor International Airport; and WHEREAS, UTC, Maine Vocational Region #4, is presently in the process of implementing an Aviation Maintenance Certification school through its adult education and high school programs; and WHEREAS, UTCs proposal addresses a national shortage in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technicians, through this new training program to provide valuable experience for students; and WHEREAS, This program will provide A&P technical certification education, with traditional and hands-on experience that are required by FAA regulations, Part 147; and WHEREAS, Maine Aero Services, based at the airport will assist in both teaching the general aviation education training, and the aircraft maintenance certification program. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR: BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the City of Bangor Bangor hereby pledges its support for the United Technologies Center's (UTC) proposal for filling a critical regional and national need for an aviation maintenance certification program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT This Resolve will be distributed to the appropriate Parties adding the City's support to this important regional and national need. IN CITY COUNCIL March 24, 2014 Motion made and seconded for Passage P ed CITY CLERK