Student Butler Charles: Flying High With the Patrouille de France at SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In
It was just another Monday when Polk State student Butler Charles got the invitation of a lifetime— to join the French air team Patrouille de France as one of the official translators during their visit…
Polk State Aerospace Program Coordinator Receives FAA’s Highest Award
In his 52-year career as a pilot, Mike Courtney flew for three major airlines, accumulated 24,000 flight hours, met the stewardess who would become his wife, and watched with pride as his two sons also…
Polk State Aerospace Gets Good News from FAA, and It Will Save Students Time and Money
A recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration will save Polk State Aerospace graduates hundreds of flight-training hours — and thousands of dollars. “What this means, essentially, is that our program is so good…
TALON Students Learn Sky, Literally, Is the Limit for Their Engineering, Programming Skills
Eight days into their TALON experience, middle school students from across Polk County have built, programmed and refined their own machines using LEGO Robotics kits. On Friday, during a drone presentation, they learned that…
Polk State Aerospace Open House is June 9
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house and information session on June 9 at 6 p.m. at Polk State Airside Center East, 2949 Airside Center Drive in South Lakeland. At the event,…
First Graduates of Polk State’s Aerospace Bachelor’s Degree Ready to Take Off in Their Careers
Among those marching in Thursday’s commencement ceremony will be the first graduates of Polk State’s Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences program. “I couldn’t be more proud of these students. They were here at the…
Polk State Aerospace Honored at Lakeland Mayor’s Breakfast
Polk State Aerospace was honored during Tuesday’s 3rd Annual Lakeland Mayor’s Breakfast at SUN ‘n FUN for its contributions to aviation education and industry. More than 200 attendees were on hand to hear Lakeland Mayor…
ExpressJet Offers Jobs to Seven Polk State Aerospace Students
Seven Polk State Aerospace students now know where they will land after graduation: in jobs with ExpressJet, one of the world’s largest regional airlines. “It’s a relief. Two years ago, I didn’t know what…
Polk State Flight Team Brings Home Numerous Awards from National Intercollegiate Flying Association Competition
Polk State College’s Flight Team is celebrating numerous awards won at the recent National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 9 SAFECON competition. “This is a huge accomplishment for the Flight Team,” said Polk State Flight Team…
Polk State, ExpressJet Celebrate New Partnership That Will Provide Mentorship, Employment Opportunities to Students
Polk State College and ExpressJet, one of the world’s largest regional airlines, celebrated their newly formed partnership during a ceremony Tuesday at the Polk State Airside Center in South Lakeland. Among those attending the…
