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NBAA Partners With Aviation Pioneer to Build Training Center

Aviation pioneer Barrington Irving is partnering with NBAA and other industry stakeholders to build an aviation workforce training Center in Miami.

Barrington Irving is partnering with NBAA and other industry stakeholders to build an aviation workforce training Center in Miami. [Courtesy Michael Wildes]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), in partnership with aviation educator Barrington Irving and other industry stakeholders, launched a new training program and center at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport.
  • This initiative aims to address the critical workforce shortage in business aviation, particularly for maintenance-related careers, by developing a robust talent pipeline for the future.
  • The center, spearheaded by Irving's educational companies, plans to enroll 100 students in professional and technical aviation vocations in South Florida by the end of next year.
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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is partnering with a Florida-based aviation educational company and other industry stakeholders to launch a new training program that aims to develop a future business aviation workforce, it announced Tuesday afternoon at its Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.

The training center, which is spearheaded by former earthrounder pilot Barrington Irving, will be located at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) and be used to train local, national, and international students in professional and technical aviation vocations. 

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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