1. Ensuring a Robust and Sustainable Aerospace Workforce
Governor’s Aerospace Initiative
Objective: Develop an aerospace industry-ready workforce
• Step 1: Document workforce needs/challenges and
determine which can be met immediately
• Step 2: Respond to aerospace training, workforce,
education and curriculum gaps – Prioritize
• Step 3: Increase opportunities for students and workers
to enter the Aerospace workforce
2. Ensuring a Robust and Sustainable Aerospace Workforce
Three pronged approach:
Industry – Cooperative approach to a shared problem
Academia – Majority of survey respondents were looking
for entry level people
Government – Develop an attractive business environment
3. Ensuring a Robust and Sustainable Aerospace Workforce
Workgroup meeting at 5:30 today at the conference
Handout on workgroup ideas to date
Discussion of your specific issues
Workgroup forum to discuss current needs and concerns
Looking for a few good people who want to get involved!
4. NC Community Colleges
• 58 Community Colleges
• > 900,000 Students, 1 in every 8 NC
• Renewed Focus to Strengthen Technical Education
• Information, Engineering, Transportation, Environmental, Energy, Building
Technologies
• National and Industry Certifications
• College of The Albemarle
• Craven Community College
• Guilford Technical Community College
• Lenoir Community College
• South Piedmont Community College
• Wayne Community College
• University System – NC State University
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6. Aviation Systems Technology
(AAS Degree)
State-of-the-art training in
aircraft maintenance
FAA’s Airframe and Powerplant
certifications available
Airframe and Powerplant
certifications (A&P) are valuable
credentials for job-seekers.
Employment opportunities in
commercial, civil and military
aviation
Currently serves 75 students
with day and evening programs
7. Aviation Systems Technology
(AAS Degree)
Aviation Systems Technology
students also earn college
credit through the Cooperative
Work experience (COE) with
Fleet Readiness Center East
(FRC-E) and Gulfstream
Aerospace.
Program is headquartered in
the Institute of Aeronautical
Technology on the Havelock
Campus.
8. Composites-Manufacturing
Technology (AAS Degree)
Prepares graduates to
work with advanced
materials (carbon fiber)
used on current and
future aircraft
Additional instruction
provided in non-
destructive inspection
(NDI) for both
composites and metal.
9. Composites-Manufacturing
Technology (AAS Degree)
Primary focus will be on
maintenance and repair of
aircraft and aircraft parts and
manufacturing procedures.
Applicable to V-22 Osprey, F-35
Joint Strike Fighter and other
platforms
Approximately 50 students are
enrolled in the program.
Composites-Manufacturing
Technology program is housed in
the Advanced Manufacturing
Center on the New Bern
Campus.
10. Computer Integrated Machining
Craven Community College offers
both the two-year (AAS) degree
and/or a diploma option.
Students learn the safe use of hand
tools, power machinery and
computer numeric controlled (CNC)
machines.
Many machining students earn
college credit via Cooperative Work
experience with FRC-E after
obtaining 30 credit hours toward
their degrees.
Enrollment averages 50 plus
students per semester.
12. Partnerships
Collaborative efforts between
Craven County Schools, Craven
Community College, and FRC-East
Focus on science, technology,
engineering, and math
NCSU, BSE and 2+2 Engineering
serving 75 students
2+2 Degrees can be in Civil,
Mechanical or Aerospace
Engineering.
BSE degree supports the Aerospace
Industry.
Students can receive BSE degree
without leaving Craven County.
13. Continuing Education
Title
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Certification Exam Prep
Aviation Sheet Metal
Precision Measurement
Engine Vibration
Root Cause Analysis / Organization Problem
Solving
Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt
All courses are offered for Fleet Readiness Center East. The FA A Airframe and
Powerplant Mechanic Certification Exam Prep course is also offered for Marine
Corps Air Station Cherry Point and MCAS New River.
14. Working to meet regional and
community needs
New Bern
High School Craven Spirit
Aerospace
Community
West Craven College
High School Fleet
Long Term Training
Readiness
Aviation
Havelock Center East
Electrical Engineering
High School Electronics Engineering
Machining ECU
Craven Early Manufacturing Composites NCSU
College Mechanical Engineering NCA&T
Welding SIU
Early College BSE/NCSU 2+2 Engineering
East Short Term Training Other
Sheet Metal Fabrication Aerospace
Airframes and Powerplant Industries
Carteret County
Prep Courses
Schools
Soft Skills
Precision Measurement
Pamlico County Engine Vibration
Schools
16. Who we are:
GTCC Aviation has 14 full-time faculty
We teach day and evening classes
Two facilities
Equipped to teach:
All aircraft systems & powerplants
Non-destructive testing
Composites
Flight Simulators
Located at the Piedmont Triad International Airport
260 N. Regional Road
Greensboro, NC
336-334-4822
17. What we teach:
Aviation Systems Technology
Airframe & Powerplant (Associate)
Airframe & Powerplant (Certificate)
Airframe (Certificate)
Powerplant (Certificate)
Aviation Career Pilot & Management
Career Pilot (Associate)
Aviation Management (Associate)
Career Pilot (Certificate)
18. What we teach (cont.):
Customized training
Tailored training to meet industry needs
Program offerings are both curriculum and continuing
education (con-ed)
Aviation Electronics – Avionics
Approved as curriculum this summer
Newest program
Associate’s degree
19. Aviation Electronics
Installations
Theory
General aviation & transport category
Well equipped & furnished lab spaces
20. Classroom
Radar Road facility
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
National Center for Aerospace & Transport
Technologies (NCATT) certified lead instructor
Two full-time instructors
22. In summary:
GTCC is well equipped with the
faculty, resources, and equipment essential for
producing highly-trained aviation professionals for
today’s aerospace industries.
24. Computer Integrated Machining
More than $2 million dollar
invested to create an
Advanced Machining Center
Mobile Learning Lab
HAAS State-of-the-art
equipped including five axis
capability
Reverse engineering with 3D
modeling (CATIA , Master
Cam, and Vericut) and 3D
printing capability
AAS, Diploma, & Certificates
awarded
NIMS Certifications available
High School Program with
more than 60 students
25. Welding Technology Program
Capability to teach exotic metal
welding techniques
VORTEX 360 Welding
Simulator
Robotics Welding Training
Plasma and water-jet cutting
capabilities
AAS, Diploma, & Certificates
awarded
AWS Affiliated School
Program Chair is AWS
Certified Welding Inspector
and AWS Certified Instructor
High School Program also
located in Greene County
26. Aerospace Manufacturing Readiness
13-week intensive customized
training program includes
124 contact hours
120 hours classroom and
hands on instruction
4-hour online instructional
component
Topics includes Composite
Fabrication Methods,
Composite Trim and Drill
Procedures, Assembly
Processes and Operations,
Safety, Blueprint Reading,
Math and Measuring
CRC Certificate required prior
to completion
27. CONTINUING EDUCATION AEROSPACE
MANUFACTURING TRAINING
Need for additional pathways
Occupational Extension
course created as additional
path
96-hour course
Topics include the basics of
composite fabrication methods,
composite trim and drill
procedures, assembly
processes and operations,
safety, blueprint reading, math
and measuring
AMR and OE courses may
lead to advance credits in
Aerostructure curriculum
program
28. Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair
AAS, Diploma, & Certificates
awarded
Prepares individuals to
fabricate, manufacture,
assemble, repair, inspect,
test, and manage the
construction of aerostructures
in an industrial setting
Emphasis is placed on
aerostructure construction
techniques, manufacturing
processes, composite
manufacturing and repair, and
Computerized Numerical
Control (CNC) machining
processes
29. Partnerships
GoldenLEAF Foundation
Spirit Aerosystems
NC Community College System
NC Global Transpark Authority
NC Eastern Region
NC Military Business Center
NC State University
East Carolina University
Eastern Carolina Workforce
Development Board
Employment Security Commission
Lenoir, Greene and Jones County
School Systems
32. Aerospace Industries
15 Companies in the City of Monroe
2500 jobs
ATI ALLVAC
CYRIL BATH
GOODRICH CORPORATION
ORO MANUFACTURING
TURBOMECA MANUFACTURING
33. *SUPER ALLOYS (Titanium and Nickel Based)
*DESIGN AND BUILD MACHINERY FOR
STRETCHFORMING
*PRECISION MACHINING AND FABRICATION of
AIRCRAFT and AIRCRAFT ENGINE PARTS
*MAINTENANCE, REPAIR and OVERHAUL
*FABRICATION of LIGHTWEIGHT SEATING for
MILITARY AIRCRAFT
34. 2005
SPCC Surveyed local industry to determine their needs. The top two priorities were training
for CNC Machine Operators and Industrial Maintenance Technicians.
2007
Awarded our first of four Duke Energy Grants and started a CNC Machine Operator Program
in Continuing Education.
2008
The second Duke Energy Grant was awarded and started our Industrial Maintenance Program .
2009
Awarded third Duke Energy Grant adding a 5 axis machining center and lathe with live tooling
to the CNC program.
2010
Golden Leaf Foundation awarded SPCC $575,000 to SPCC for Aerospace Manufacturing,
bringing in a Flexible Manufacturing System, PLC trainers and avionics repair trainers.
2011
Fourth Duke Energy Grant will provide duplicate equipment to allow more hands-on time for
students.
35. Customized Training for Aerospace Manufacturing
800 people enrolled in training designed for aerospace manufacturing companies since 2007
5 area aerospace companies have hired students from one of the two programs in Continuing
Education
Examples of Training:
CNC Machine Operator
Industrial Maintenance and Automation
Welding
Infrared Thermography
Programmable Logic Controllers
Rigging
Fluid Power
Industrial Electrical and Motor Controls
Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean and 5S
AS 9100
Excel
HVLP Painter Training
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
36. Certificate in Aerospace Manufacturing
NC Career Readiness Certificate – Gold
Introduction to Aerospace Industry
General Aerospace Concepts
Nature of Manufacturing
Dynamics of Manufacturing Precision Parts
Aerospace Manufacturing Practical Applications
Key Concepts of Aerospace Manufacturing
Documentation, Traceability, Measurement, Inspection
Manufacturing Principles
Integrated Systems Technology
Hands-on Training:
Motor Controls, PLC Applications, Fluid Power, AC/DC Power and Electrical
Wiring
Manufacturing Disciplines
37. Automation
Advanced, Systems Approach to Manufacturing
Skill Application
Integration of Sub-Systems
Troubleshooting
Diagnostics and System Failure Resolutions
38. Wayne Community
College
Aerospace Industry
Training Programs
39. Aviation Systems Technology
1st FAA Part 147 certified
school in NCCCS
AAS Degree and two
Certificates
Prep test for A&P
FAA Airframe and
Powerplant certifications
Employment opportunities
in commercial, general,
and military aviation
Courses prepare students
for diverse aviation careers
Currently serves 40
students
40. Aviation Systems Technology
State-of-the Art NIDA
training lab
Military, Boeing, Rockwell
Collins
Airframe structures
including sheet metal
and composites
6 aircraft & fuselage
rotator
Powerplant maintenance
including reciprocating,
gas turbine, and
propeller fundamentals
41. Computer Integrated
Machining
AAS Degree, Diploma, and five
Certificates
Students learn safe and proper use of
hand tools, manual machines and
computer numerical control (CNC)
machines
Students have the opportunity to work
in a machine shop through the co-op
program during their training
Currently serves 40 to 60 students
directly or indirectly in the program
43. Welding Technology
Offers Diploma and 3
Certificates
Students learn Gas, Stick,
MIG and TIG welding
Sheet metal, shear, brake,
etc
Serves 60 to 80 students
directly or indirectly in the
program
45. Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Serves 30-50 full and part-time
students
AAS Degree, Diploma, as well as 2
Certificates
Curriculum focuses on mechanical
design, 2-D and 3-D, design
processes, sheet metal design,
product design, and statics/strength
of materials
Programs offers terminal track with
employment as well as 2 + 2
university track in
Industrial/Engineering Technology
46. Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Design focus
Hands-on experience with 3-D
parametric modeling packages such as
SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor
Students utilize CNC mill and lathe for
part production
Students receive experience operating
and maintaining a rapid prototype
machine
Students complete a capstone project
which imitates the engineering and
design process with a complete
prototype requirement
47. Partnerships/Student
Employment
AAR NC Forestry
FRC East Service
GE Engines NC Manufacturing *
Goldsboro Machine * Petra *
Kidde Aerospace Seymour Johnson
Mountain Air Cargo Spirit
State of NC
48. Partnerships
100+ students
Design
Machine
Fabricated
Assembled
3 Programs
Mechanical
CIM
Welding
Fort Macon
Live fire
2 in process
30K savings
51. The University of North Carolina
• North Carolina population ~ 9.4 M (10th most populated state)
• The 16 Univ. campus combined enrollment ~222,000 students,
~$3B state appropriated support
• 6 schools offer engineering programs in UNC system (ECU,
NC A&T, NCSU, UNC-A, UNC-C, WCU)
• 7 schools offer engineering technology programs in UNC
system (ASU, ECU, ECSU, NC A&T, NCSU, UNC-C, WCU) 51
52. North Carolina Engineering Programs
ECU NC A&T NCSU UNC-A UNC-C UNC-CH W Car
BS 1 10 19 1 6 1
MS 1 6 19 4 2
PhD 4 14 2 2
North Carolina Engineering
Technology Programs
ASU ECU ECSU NC A&T NCSU UNC-C W Car
BS 1 4 2 2 1 3 2
MS 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Excluding certificate programs
53. Engineering Degrees Awarded -08-09
Engineering degrees awarded - 2008-09
Engr Engr Engr Engr Engr Total
Tech Tech BS MS PhD
BS MS
East Carolina University 121 49 19 189
NC A&T State University 201 74 15 290
NC State University 1,038 539 157 1,734
UNC Asheville 3 3
UNC Charlotte 146 237 79 14 476
Western Carolina University 56 10 66
Total 323 49 1,508 692 186 2,758
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55. COE Students
Enrollments Fall 2010
Undergraduate 5,992
Graduate 2,489
Degrees awarded (2010-11)
Undergraduate 1069
Graduate-MS 607,PhD 135 742
9 academic departments, 3 affiliate
departments (19 BS & MS, 14 PhD
programs)
12 distance delivered MS degree programs
2 distance delivered BSE programs
Among all U.S. engineering colleges*:
4th largest undergraduate enrollment
10th largest graduate enrollment
7th in number of BS degrees awarded
11th in number of MS degrees awarded
22nd in number of PhD degrees awarded
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56. COE Academic Departments
Biomedical Engineering (BME)
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE)
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE)
Computer Science (CSC)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
Nuclear Engineering (NE)
Engineering Departments in Other Colleges
Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE)
Wood and Paper Science (WPS)
Textile Engineering (TE)
57. NCSU Engineering Community
• Provides the human resources
necessary for NC companies
– Workforce: BS, MS & PhD graduates
– R&D, Management, …
– Distance delivered degrees: BSE-MAE,
BSE-Mechatronics, 12 MS degree
programs (AE,CE,ME,ISE,MSE, …)
58. Partnership Opportunities
• Outstanding laboratories & human
resources
• Student projects, Co-ops & internships
• Rapid center engineering assistance
• Testing services
• Grants and contracts
• Licensing of technology
• Certificate programs, workshops
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