MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has taken a major step to advance the nation’s aviation sector via a brand new partnership between Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU) Department of Aerospace and The Bahamas Division of Aviation.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed on Friday, Could 30, by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, and MTSU President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee, formalizes collaboration that may create instructional {and professional} alternatives tailor-made for Bahamian college students and aviation professionals.
Aerospace Coaching Applications
This settlement permits Bahamian college students to enroll in MTSU’s aerospace coaching applications, take part in summer season immersion experiences on campus, entry fast-track choices designed for working professionals, and entry on-line programs designed particularly for Bahamian college students and professionals.
Minister Cooper mentioned, “This partnership is a monumental step in creating our aviation business and training panorama. By equipping our rising and current aviation professionals with world-class expertise and worldwide expertise, we’re constructing a basis for sustainable progress and competitiveness that positions The Bahamas as a worldwide chief in aviation.”
Becoming a member of him, Dr. McPhee expressed his honor in welcoming the delegation, stating, “I’m honored at this time to welcome our mates from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for the signing of this vital settlement. MTSU has been the selection of many college students from the Bahamas searching for greater training alternatives. The ties between the commonwealth and our college are robust and fixed, and, certainly, college students from this nation signify a major proportion of our worldwide enrollment.”
MTSU Division of Aerospace is without doubt one of the largest and most revered collegiate aviation programs within the US. The Coaching alternatives underneath the MOU facilities round seven areas of focus, together with: Skilled Pilots, Aerospace Administration, Aerospace Upkeep, Aerospace Know-how, Flight Dispatch, Unmanned Aerial Plane Techniques Operations (Drone), and Unmanned Air Techniques Controls and Know-how. Moreover, the settlement leverages Progressive partnerships with Delta Airways and Southwest Airways to provide professionals within the business.
The Bahamas delegation included Director of Aviation and Deputy Director Common of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer; Deputy Director of Aviation, Mr. Milo Butler III; Executives from The College of The Bahamas and representatives from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s Atlanta Workplace.
