Moses Lake Aviation Program Rebrands, Partners

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  Moses Lake's Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CBTECH) has rebranded its Flight Technology program to Aviation Pathways“Formerly known as Flight Technology, the rebranding is in recognition of the Museum partnership and a reflection of the new and future directions of the program.”
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  CBTECH has partnered with The Museum of Flight for a new aviation careers program“A recent agreement with Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center in Moses Lake now extends the Museum’s high school program to the new Aviation Pathways at CBTECH.”
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  The rebranding recognizes the partnership and reflects new program directions“Formerly known as Flight Technology, the rebranding is in recognition of the Museum partnership and a reflection of the new and future directions of the program.”
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  The program, now seeking enrollment for 2026-2027“The one- to two-year Aviation Pathways program is now seeking enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.”
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  The program offers one to two years of training in aviation fields“The one- to two-year Aviation Pathways program is now seeking enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.”
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  The program includes training in piloting“The program includes airplane and drone operations, air traffic control, airport management, airline dispatch and other aviation operations management fields.”
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  The program includes training in drone operations“The program includes airplane and drone operations, air traffic control, airport management, airline dispatch and other aviation operations management fields.”
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  The program includes training in air traffic control“The program includes airplane and drone operations, air traffic control, airport management, airline dispatch and other aviation operations management fields.”
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  The program includes training in airport management“The program includes airplane and drone operations, air traffic control, airport management, airline dispatch and other aviation operations management fields.”
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  A local FAA-certified flight instructor will assist with Private Pilot Ground School“For example, a local FAA-Certified Flight Instructor will be assisting in the program’s Private Pilot Ground School.”
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  CBTECH Director Chad Utter stated the partnership aims to provide students with skills and industry connections for high-demand aviation careers in the region“"CBTECH is excited to launch a new era for our Aviation Pathways program through our partnership with The Museum of Flight," said Utter. "Together we're creating more opportunities than ever for Columbia Basin students to explore high-demand careers in aviation. From commercial and private piloting to agricultural aviation, airport operations, aviation maintenance, testing, manufacturing, and careers with industry leaders like Boeing, our region is uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. Our goal is simple: provide students with the skills, experiences, and industry connections that allow them to take flight—right here in the Columbia Basin."”
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  The region includes aerospace companies like Boeing“From commercial and private piloting to agricultural aviation, airport operations, aviation maintenance, testing, manufacturing, and careers with industry leaders like Boeing, our region is uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals.”