An open letter to the aviation and aerospace industry of Los Angeles
A world class aviation maintenance training facility in Los Angeles is in danger of being shut down.
We are seeking support from the A&A community to shore up a multi million dollar facility that needs help to keep it from deteriorating. WLACC was built for aviation maintenance and should remain so. The property and facility needs to be maximized to its full potential for it to stay as an aviation training center. The industry and supporting companies could benefit from the use of the facility. Presently through lack of leadership the facility is underutilized .
The primary purpose of the facility is a part 137 FAA certified school. Which with increasing demand for Airframe and Powerplant mechanics well into the next decade, is reason enough to keep the program alive.This strong demand will program and facility a core purpose and proper financial footing.
Other then its core as an A&P facility it has potential to be used by the industry for A&A technical training sessions,simulator training and aviation "fam" classes as well as NASA STD related training .Add to that both community classes for both children and adults.. A burst of energy from the Los Angeles Aviation and Aerospace community will quickly turn this program around and keep a much needed aviation and aerospace facility right here in Los Angeles. The Aviation Club at West LACC will be outreaching and marketing to the A&A community to try work together to save this facility
Please post comments thank you.
Support and save WEST LACC A&P program
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Contact info fro the club
JOIN WEST LACC AVIATION CLUB
HELP SAVE
summer session and reinstate morning classes
Aviation Maintenance courses at West need continuity. If you have been effected by the changes and closing of the classes please post comments on the blog
http://wlacaandp.blogspot.com/
We need volunteers for the club
if you are interested in helping with the formation of the aviation club please let us know
CONTACT:
GUILLERMO SUAREZ
reymemo8@hotmail.com
310-774-1292
OR
JOHN BREZA
jbreza@mac.com
310- 804-3383
We will be starting an online forum soon so you can receive up to date info
please post you comments http://wlacaandp.blogspot.com/
HELP SAVE
summer session and reinstate morning classes
Aviation Maintenance courses at West need continuity. If you have been effected by the changes and closing of the classes please post comments on the blog
http://wlacaandp.blogspot.com/
We need volunteers for the club
if you are interested in helping with the formation of the aviation club please let us know
CONTACT:
GUILLERMO SUAREZ
reymemo8@hotmail.com
310-774-1292
OR
JOHN BREZA
jbreza@mac.com
310- 804-3383
We will be starting an online forum soon so you can receive up to date info
please post you comments http://wlacaandp.blogspot.com/
Friday, April 25, 2008
New rumor
The newest rumor is that the Administration wants to take over the Hangar and possibly other aviation maintenance space. This is unacceptable and would diminish the world class facility that was built specifically for aviation maintenance. We demand the reinstatement of summer classes and morning sessions. To finish the A&P program in a timely manner there must be a minimum of three classes at night and 2 classes during the day. The administration is saying that enrollment is low and does not justify the continuation of the program to its full potential. The truth is that enrollment now shows how strong the interest is in the program ;considering the lack of support by the administration , zero marketing and obstacles that are required to finish the program in a timely manner.The aviation club at WLACC is developing a marketing plan and will out reach to the community to increase enrollment - We are volunteering our time and doing the job that the should have been done by the administration in the last two years. If you would like to help with the club send me an email mercurybreza@gmail.com. If you are affected by the changes that have happened with the program PLEASE post your concerns - please let your opinions be know. The school was built for the students and you have the ability to help save the A&P program at WEST LACC. Spread the word !!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
summer classes
The administration is trying to stop the summer session in 2008- If this effects you in any why please post a comment below. It is important to keep the continuity of the classes so the students may finish the program in a timely manner. PLEASE POST YOUR COMMENTS
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
SAVE West LA college Aviation
A World Class aviation maintenance facility and school in Los Angeles might be closed. At a time when there is an extreme demand for aviation mechanics (A&P)now and into the next decade West LA College Aviation Maintenance (WLACAM) department needs not only to stay open but strengthened.
This multi-million dollar facility with over 10,000 sq ft hanger space, with a 1 ton lift on a track, a 10,000 sq ft turbine/ recip engine room with a 1 ton lift, 2 state of the art jet engine test cells numerous class rooms dedicated to maintenance and testing of everything from props to avionics to sheet metal to composites to NDT ... you name it WLACAM has dedicated facilities for aviation maintenance. This is considered by many to be one of the best A&P school facilities in the nation. Due to the location of the school it is not known by many in the Los Angeles aviation & aerospace industry. This FAR part 137 educational facility could be a place for industry to use for research and development ;the Jet engine test cells in and of themselves are of extreme value and presently underutilized by the local aviation and aerospace industry.This facility could keep high quality high paying aviation jobs in Los Angeles. Thereby increasing the economic vitality of Los Angeles with its rich aviation and aerospace history.
There is a high demand by the aviation and aerospace industry in the coming years for A&P mechanics this facility needs to be not only saved but strongly supported and brought back up to its great potential. The facility has not had upkeep since 9/11 and some of the equipment is dated. But with not much money and lot of support it could be once again one of Los Angeles feeder schools for the aviation industry. Enrollment would increase also if enough classes were offered through out the year.
For the past year the administration has squeezed the students of the A&P department with lack of course options. Students that are attending now are finding less class options to finish all the disciplines in a timely manner. What was a 18 month program can now take over 3 years to complete. Due to this enrollment has declined. The administration is claiming lack of enrollment as a reason for not supporting the program ,at the same time making it very difficult for students to complete the courses straight through with out a break.
To run an effective program the school needs to run between 2 and 3 courses per semester both at night and in the morning. As well as have classes run continuously through out the year. if this is not done the enrollment will decline steadily. It is important to offer both day and evening classes due to the 24 hour work schedule of most of aviation industry. If the day classes are cut those that work the night shift will be left out of the loop. If there are not enough course options the whole program will quickly die out.
There are twelve disciplines that need to be completed for the aviation maintenance certificate. The further along a student proceeds the less options that they have to take a particular course. If not enough classes run a student could be left out for 2 or three semesters before one of the courses that he or she has left to complete comes up.
Originally there were 3 courses per semester that ran in sequence therefore one could be assured that they would be able to finish in at least 2 years. This also gave the student with out a work commitment could complete all the disciplines in 1 year.
From 9/11 until now the aviation industry has done an 180 degree turn around. What was an industry in the doldrums 7 years ago is now a robust and vibrant industry that is world wide in scope and . Due to its location and the fact that most people are not aware of this world class facility ; A Marketing strategy aimed at the local aviation and aerospace industry and other career building programs needs to be instituted that would take advantage of its great potential.
This multi-million dollar facility with over 10,000 sq ft hanger space, with a 1 ton lift on a track, a 10,000 sq ft turbine/ recip engine room with a 1 ton lift, 2 state of the art jet engine test cells numerous class rooms dedicated to maintenance and testing of everything from props to avionics to sheet metal to composites to NDT ... you name it WLACAM has dedicated facilities for aviation maintenance. This is considered by many to be one of the best A&P school facilities in the nation. Due to the location of the school it is not known by many in the Los Angeles aviation & aerospace industry. This FAR part 137 educational facility could be a place for industry to use for research and development ;the Jet engine test cells in and of themselves are of extreme value and presently underutilized by the local aviation and aerospace industry.This facility could keep high quality high paying aviation jobs in Los Angeles. Thereby increasing the economic vitality of Los Angeles with its rich aviation and aerospace history.
There is a high demand by the aviation and aerospace industry in the coming years for A&P mechanics this facility needs to be not only saved but strongly supported and brought back up to its great potential. The facility has not had upkeep since 9/11 and some of the equipment is dated. But with not much money and lot of support it could be once again one of Los Angeles feeder schools for the aviation industry. Enrollment would increase also if enough classes were offered through out the year.
For the past year the administration has squeezed the students of the A&P department with lack of course options. Students that are attending now are finding less class options to finish all the disciplines in a timely manner. What was a 18 month program can now take over 3 years to complete. Due to this enrollment has declined. The administration is claiming lack of enrollment as a reason for not supporting the program ,at the same time making it very difficult for students to complete the courses straight through with out a break.
To run an effective program the school needs to run between 2 and 3 courses per semester both at night and in the morning. As well as have classes run continuously through out the year. if this is not done the enrollment will decline steadily. It is important to offer both day and evening classes due to the 24 hour work schedule of most of aviation industry. If the day classes are cut those that work the night shift will be left out of the loop. If there are not enough course options the whole program will quickly die out.
There are twelve disciplines that need to be completed for the aviation maintenance certificate. The further along a student proceeds the less options that they have to take a particular course. If not enough classes run a student could be left out for 2 or three semesters before one of the courses that he or she has left to complete comes up.
Originally there were 3 courses per semester that ran in sequence therefore one could be assured that they would be able to finish in at least 2 years. This also gave the student with out a work commitment could complete all the disciplines in 1 year.
From 9/11 until now the aviation industry has done an 180 degree turn around. What was an industry in the doldrums 7 years ago is now a robust and vibrant industry that is world wide in scope and . Due to its location and the fact that most people are not aware of this world class facility ; A Marketing strategy aimed at the local aviation and aerospace industry and other career building programs needs to be instituted that would take advantage of its great potential.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Late spring classes
This blog has been created in an effort to save the Aviation Maintenance department at West LA College in Culver City. We have been informed that the administration of the college is canceling next semester morning classes as well as the full summer semester. This has been done with out any input from the students.
Two things must be stated first; the aviation industry is in critical demand of A&P mechanics. WLAC Aviation facility is one of the best facilities in the nation.
West LA College Aviation has been underutilized for many years. The fault must be directed towards the Administration for not realizing the need of A&P mechanics by the industry and its obligation to develop the facility that they administer.
By playing petty "academic" politics to try and close and minimize the schools great potential they have hurt hundreds of students that are trying to improve their career options.
I will continue to update this blog ,but I welcome everyone to post (vent) their comments on this blog.
I recommend that everyone let both Dr. Matteo and Dr Rocha of the administration how you feel about the current situation with the school.
Two things must be stated first; the aviation industry is in critical demand of A&P mechanics. WLAC Aviation facility is one of the best facilities in the nation.
West LA College Aviation has been underutilized for many years. The fault must be directed towards the Administration for not realizing the need of A&P mechanics by the industry and its obligation to develop the facility that they administer.
By playing petty "academic" politics to try and close and minimize the schools great potential they have hurt hundreds of students that are trying to improve their career options.
I will continue to update this blog ,but I welcome everyone to post (vent) their comments on this blog.
I recommend that everyone let both Dr. Matteo and Dr Rocha of the administration how you feel about the current situation with the school.
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