DUBLIN, N.C. — Bladen Community College is preparing to launch two new aviation programs.
The new Aviation Management degree program will begin in the fall of 2026, while a new Air Traffic Control program will take off in the spring of 2027. Once the ATC program is up and running, BCC will be the first community college in North Carolina to offer this type of training, according to college officials.
The new Aviation Management program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and operational skills needed for careers in airport operations, aviation administration, logistics, and related aviation fields. Students will take courses such as Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Aviation Laws and Federal Aviation Regulations, Private Flight Theory, Aviation Management, Principles of Management, and Principles of Supervision, among others.
Many courses will be available online, offering flexibility for students, officials added.
The proposed Air Traffic Control program will be designed to prepare students for employment with the FAA. The college is currently creating new courses and finalizing the program of study for submission and approval through the North Carolina Community College System Office, according to officials.
For more information: BladenCC.edu or 910-879-5500
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