Olympic College and partners celebrate launch of new program

BREMERTON – This fall, students at Olympic College will have the opportunity to launch a career in aviation, thanks to a new partnership with Green River College and Avian Flight Center in Bremerton.

The Aviation Technology Associate of Applied Science program, which will begin offering classes on Sept. 19, prepares students for careers as Airline Dispatchers.

On Aug. 27, program partners will come together at Bremerton National Airport to celebrate the start of classes being offered at Olympic College’s Bremerton Campus, and Avian Flight Center, located at the airport. The program launch is part of the annual Bremerton Fly-In & Car Show at the airport, featuring in-air formation demonstrations, plane rides, helicopter rides, and much more.

“I couldn’t think of a more appropriate event to launch our partnership with Green River College, than the Fly-in and Car Show,” said Olympic College President Marty Cavalluzzi, Ph.D. “This program will lead to family-wage careers, with the opportunity for students to continue their studies online at Green River College.

All graduates of the program will be qualified to enter Green River College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program in Aeronautical Science. The BAS program at Green River College is an additional 6 quarters (90 credits) of fully online coursework.

“We are thrilled to partner with Olympic College on the Aviation Technology program,” Green River College President Dr. Suzanne Johnson said. “Both of our campuses are situated with airports in our communities, and we are excited to expand employment opportunities at these and other facilities for program graduates.”

The Bremerton Fly-In and Car Show is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., with free parking and admission.

Visit the Olympic College website, to learn more about the Aviation Technology program.