FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Local high school aviation students, part of the first ever career dual-enrollment program at Broward College, are about to gain real-world experience working on a Cessna 402 Businessliner, twin-engine piston aircraft. Wayman Aviation donated the plane to Broward College this week.

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“We appreciate the partnership with Wayman and their dedication to helping us train the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians,” said Russell McCaffrey, dean of Broward College’s Transportation Programs. “This donation will help us train students with the knowledge they need to be successful in this lucrative career field.” 

This brings the total number of aircraft at Broward College’s Emil Buehler Aviation Institute located on the Judson A. Samuels South Campus in Pembroke Pines to eight, more than the national average for aviation schools.

The Cessna 402, valued at nearly $150,000, is considered a workhorse of the Caribbean. It’s one of the most popular piston charter aircraft in the industry, which means students will be able to easily apply their knowledge to jobs in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The Cessna is located in the hangar adjacent to the high school classroom and will be instrumental in students completing the general requirements of their FAA Airframe and Powerplant certifications.

"Wayman Aviation is proud to support Broward College's students gain the hands-on knowledge that is essential to satisfy the current pilot and technician shortage," said Eddy Luy, Vice President of Wayman Aviation, which has hired nearly a dozen apprentices from Broward College’s Aviation Maintenance program over the years.  

There are 39 students in grades 10-12 from Miramar High School enrolled in the career dual-enrollment program, the first of its kind in Broward County. A notable 30 percent of the class is female.

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 About Broward College: Serving more than 63,000 students annually, Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The mission of the college is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. For more information, visit www.broward.edu.

About Wayman Aviation:  Wayman Aviation has been a trusted adviser to pilots, operators, and exporters for over 30 years. Its 18,000 square foot maintenance facility includes an 11,000 square foot hangar and a 1.5 ton heavy crane that helps manage the growing business of receiving and processing aircraft purchased in the United States destined for export to South America, the Caribbean, and around the world. Wayman also offers containerization of planes leaving by cargo ship with 2 major seaports, Everglades and Port of Miami, nearby.   

Wayman Aviation Academy trains pilots for the airline industry at Hollywood North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines and at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) with a fleet of over 30 aircraft. The Academy is a FAA Part 141 flight-training provider with thousands of graduates flying for Airlines around the world. Wayman has not only built a reputation within the U.S. but also earned international recognition being recommended by China Airline Pilots Association (ChALPA) and Brazil Airline Pilots Association (SNA).

 

 

 

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