College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Regional Aviation and Technical Training Center (RATTC) is a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility, which includes four aviation labs. It also houses four classrooms, including a scale-up classroom that promotes problem-based learning, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. Each lab and classroom is equipped with the latest in high-tech teaching tools and aviation equipment, as well as two aircraft for its instructional program: a Cherokee 140 and a Cessna 150L Commuter.

Featured Programs of Study

• Aviation Systems Technology (a Federal Aviation Administration certified program)
• Computer Aided Drafting Technology
• Computer Integrated Machining

These programs will give you the skills needed to secure a high-tech, high paying job with local and national employers.

Featured Workforce Development and Career Readiness Classes

• Aviation
  • Basic Aviation Sheet Metal
  • Advanced Sheet Metal
  • Private Pilot Ground School
  • Airport Ground Operations and Safety

• Machining
  • Intro to CAD/CAM
  • Intro to CNC
  • Advanced Lathe CAM Processes
  • Intro to 4 Axis Milling
  • Intro to 5 Axis Milling

• Forklift Operator

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