The advisory committee for the Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and Aircraft Structural Technology programs at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) held its Spring Semester meeting recently in the Odom Center conference room on the Americus campus.
Composed of representatives from the aviation industry, the advisory committee plays a vital role in helping SGTC faculty and staff enhance and refine the college’s aviation programs to meet workforce demands.
Aviation maintenance instructors Victoria Herron, David Grant, Charles Christmas, and Paul Pearson, along with Aircraft Structural Instructor Jason Wisham, shared updates on program changes, enrollment trends, community involvement, and student accomplishments.
Industry attendees included Phillip Connor and Jesse Peabody of Pratt and Whitney. SGTC was represented by Academic Dean Brett Murray, Institutional Effectiveness Director and Grants Coordinator Katrice Martin, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs Alecia Pinckney, and WIOA Coordinator Sandhya Muljibhai.
Advisory committees at SGTC serve as an essential bridge between education and industry, offering expert insights that help align curriculum with current industry standards. By keeping program personnel informed about evolving technology and workplace expectations, the committees ensure SGTC graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce upon completion of their programs.
South Georgia Technical College offers more than 200 associate degree, diploma, and short-term technical certificate of credit programs. To learn more or apply for admission, visit www.southgatech.edu.