New Academy College Learning Institute Course Certifies Charter Flight Coordinators

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2022 Digital Issue

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – On May 26, 2022, the Academy College Learning Institute launched the Charter Flight Coordinator Course — a two-week, 40-hour intensive online course designed for members of the charter industry, specifically charter-flight followers, and non-certified flight operation representatives, to achieve certification as a Charter Flight Coordinator. The Charter Flight Coordinator Course focuses strategically on the day-to-day aspect of Part 135 operations, covering a multitude of aircraft types, air charter regulatory compliance, and the charter sales process, as well as addressing how to accelerate growth in charter operations.

“We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to provide this course to charter operators,” said Nancy Grazzini-Olson, President of Academy College. “Paired with our aircraft dispatcher experience, we are confident of the value this course will create.”

“Based on industry feedback, we see the need for quality and timely training for charter coordinators to gain an understanding of the full scope and daily demands of this crucial position,” stated NATA Senior Vice President Ryan Waguespack. “As workforce retention and recruitment are top of mind for the aviation business industry, we look forward to the advantages programs like these will bring to individuals and businesses.”

Academy College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges to award Bachelor of Science Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Certificates. The Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Academy College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Academy College is approved by the Minnesota State Approving Agency for Veterans Educational benefits. It is also approved by the State of Minnesota for education under the Vocational Rehabilitation Education program and is approved by the FAA under FAR Part 141.

Academy College is a member of the Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities (APSCU).

For more information, contact Alicia Olson-Strilzuk, Campus Director: 952-851-0631.
 aolson@thunderbirdaviation.com

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