Local 12: Groundbreaking held for new aircraft mechanics school at CVG
04/17/2023
WKRC / April 17, 2023
HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) - A new school to train aircraft mechanics is being built at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
A groundbreaking was held for it on Monday.
CVG is the seventh largest cargo airport in North America. It also serves more than seven million passengers a year, according to the airport.
Epic Flight Academy partnered with FEAM Aero to make the school a reality.
"FEAM Aero is dedicated in building the AMT community of tomorrow by recruiting, training, and developing the next generation of talented individuals from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on transitioning military personnel, women, and minorities. We are excited to award up to 8 scholarships this inaugural year to those interested in attending Epic Flight Academy’s maintenance school at CVG Airport," said Cam Murphy, President, of FEAM Aero.
The school is expected to be finished by early 2024. Enrollment is expected to begin soon after.