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High Schoolers Learn to Fly in New Aviation Program | Seattle News
High schoolers in Thurston County are taking to the skies—literally—with a brand-new aviation program already packed with 48 eager students. Taught by a former Air Force pilot and backed by the Port of Olympia, this two-year course offers juniors and seniors half-day training at Olympia Regional Airport, plus 60 college credits toward an aeronautics degree—all free for families. As the aviation industry scrambles to replace retiring professionals, this hands-on initiative aims to spark real career paths, connecting students directly with airport employers. Applications open mid-February for…
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