MIAT College of Technology to Host Spirit Airlines Computer Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Training Lab
Summary
According to James Baumiller, Director, Technical Operations Support for Spirit Airlines, the lab will better prepare technicians to repair next-gen aircraft using engaging, intuitive, and user friendly learning tools.MIAT College of Technology will be the first FAA approved aviation maintenance school in North America to host a CBT Lab of this type."In addition to providing better technology for our current students, the CBT Lab will be incorporated into training updates we offer our graduates who have the opportunity to come back to campus, as part of MIATs ongoing commitment to their professional qualification,” stated Pipesh."Spirit Technicians will now have a logistically convenient advanced training laboratory near our DTW maintenance base to host trainees from throughout North America … and the students at MIAT will benefit from exposure to the latest training technology for the industry," added Baumiller.MIAT College of Technology will be the first FAA approved aviation maintenance school in North America to host a CBT Lab of this type.The CBT Lab installation is scheduled to begin this Summer, with expected use by Spirit Airline technicians and incorporation into the current curriculum for MIAT students planned to begin in Fall, 2015.Additionally, MIAT has a campus located in Houston, Texas near the Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) which is one of the fastest growing markets for Spirit Airlines.