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EKU Aviation

March 10, 2017

Submitted by:

Tim Ross/EKU Aviation

302 Whalin Technology Complex

521 Lancaster Avenue

Richmond, KY 40475

859‐622‐1197

[email protected]


TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 1

SECTION A.1 ................................................................................................................................. 1 Subsection A.1.a.‐ Proposed Use of Funds ............................................................................... 1 Subsection A.1.b.‐ KWIB Sectors & Career Pathways ............................................................... 1 Subsection A.1.c.‐ Selection Criteria / Goals & Outcomes ........................................................ 1 Subsection A.1.d.‐ Existing Program Shortfalls ........................................................................ 2 Subsection A.1.e.‐ Regional System of Training ....................................................................... 2

SECTION B – LOCAL EMPLOYMENT DATA/PROJECTIONS .......................................................... 3

SECTION B.1 ................................................................................................................................. 3 Subsection B.1.a.‐ Local Unemployment / Labor Force Participation ...................................... 4 Subsection B.1.b.‐ Current Posted Job Openings for KWIB Sectors .......................................... 6 Subsection B.1.c.‐ Five‐Year Workforce Demand Data ............................................................ 6 Subsection B.1.d.‐ Junior/Senior Completion Data ................................................................... 7 Subsection B.1.e.‐ Annual Enrollment & Credentials Data ....................................................... 9 Subsection B.1.f.‐ Entry‐Level Wage Data .............................................................................. 10

SECTION C – PROJECT PARTNER LETTERS ............................................................................... 12

SECTION C.1 NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE EDUCATION INSTITUTE ........................................................... 12 Subsection C.1.a.‐ Letter from Kentucky Department of Aviation ......................................... 13 Subsection C.1.b.‐ Letter from Kentucky Aviation Association ............................................... 14 Subsection C.1.c.‐ Letter from Madison County Airport Board .............................................. 15 Subsection C.1.d.‐ Letter from United Parcel Service (UPS/UPS Airlines) ............................... 16 Subsection C.1.e.‐ Letter from National Air and Space Education Institute ........................... 17 Subsection C.1.f.‐ Letter from Owensboro Community and Technical College ...................... 18 Subsection C.1.g.‐ Letter from Hazard Community and Technical College ............................ 19 Subsection C.1.h.‐ Letter from Ashland Community and Technical College ........................... 20 Subsection C.1.i.‐ Letter from Jefferson Community and Technical College .......................... 21 Subsection C.1.j.‐ Letter from Southeast Community and Technical College ......................... 22 Subsection C.1.k.‐ Letter from Thoroughbred Aviation .......................................................... 23 Subsection C.1.l.‐ Letter from Bluegrass Airport .................................................................... 24 Subsection C.1.m.‐ Letter from Ward Kraft Incorporated ...................................................... 25 Subsection C.1.n.‐ Letter from ExpressJets ............................................................................. 26 Subsection C.1.o.‐ Letter from Textron Aviation .................................................................... 27 Subsection C.1.p.‐ Letter from Industrial Service Solutions .................................................... 28

SECTION D – PROJECT BUDGET/EXPENDITURES ........................................................................... 29

SECTION D.1 ‐ SUMMARY OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ......................................................................... 29 Subsection D.1.a.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs ............................................................... 29 Subsection D.1.b.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs ............................................................... 29 Subsection D.1.c.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs ................................................................ 29 Subsection D.1.d.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs. .............................................................. 30

SECTION D.2 – NON‐CASH MATCH BUDGET .................................................................................... 39 SECTION D.3 – PROPOSED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE .......................................................................... 39


SECTION E – WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION DESCRIPTION ......................................... 41

SECTION E.1................................................................................................................................ 42 Subsection E.1.a.‐ Program Participants Served .................................................................... 42 Subsection E.1.b.‐ Annual Program Participant Completions ................................................ 42 Subsection E.1.c.‐ Current/Projected Enrollment by KWIB Sector .......................................... 42 Subsection E.1.d.‐ Paths of Targeted Participants ................................................................. 43 Subsection E.1.e.‐ Opportunity Acceleration via Program ..................................................... 45 Subsection E.1.f. ‐ Credit/Certificate/Credential/Degree Received ........................................ 46 Subsection E.1.g.‐ Portable/Transferrable Credit/Certificate/Credential/Degree(s) ............ 46 Subsection E.1.h.‐ ID of Institutions to Offer Dual/Postsecondary Credit .............................. 47 Subsection E.1.i. ‐ Student Estimated Cost of Program Completion ..................................... 47 Subsection E.1.j. ‐ Hours of Facility Operation. ...................................................................... 48

SECTION F – MARKETING PLAN .............................................................................................. 49

SECTION F.1 – MARKETING PLAN DESCRIPTION / FINANCIAL SPENDING ................................................ 49 SECTION F.2 – CAREER PROMOTION PLAN (SECONDARY) ................................................................... 50 SECTION F.3 – STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................... 50

SECTION G – OPERATIONAL FINANCES & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ............................................ 54

SECTION G.1 – FIVE YEAR OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL PLAN .............................................................. 54 SECTION G.2 – RECRUITING PLAN FOR FACULTY ................................................................................ 54 SECTION G.3 – FACILITY MAINTENANCE PLAN .................................................................................. 55 SECTION G.4 – PROJECT TIMELINE .................................................................................................. 56 SECTION G.5 – EXPERIENCE/SUCCESS IN OPERATIONS ....................................................................... 57

SECTION H – PROPOSED FACILITIES STUDY ............................................................................. 61

SECTION H.1 – CONSTRUCTION VS. RENOVATION OF FACILITIES .......................................................... 61 SECTION H.2 – COST PER SQUARE FOOT (CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION) ............................................. 61

SECTION I – REPORTING CRITERIA .......................................................................................... 62

SECTION I.1 ................................................................................................................................ 62


Section A Page 1

SECTION A – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A.1.a How Funds Will Be Used for Facilities, Equipment, and 1st Year Marketing Dan Thomas, Workforce Planning Manager for UPS states “A robust aviation program at EKU is an opportunity to put Kentuckians into the pipeline for high‐paying jobs with long term growth potential. It’s an opportunity we simply can’t allow to pass us by. A stronger aviation program at EKU will ultimately benefit the businesses and citizens of the Commonwealth.” EKU Aviation has worked to build a strong and vibrant program. However, to take this program to the next level and become a major force in the industry, we need help. Mr. Thomas also adds that UPS is on pace to hire nearly 300 pilots and 120 mechanics this year alone and hiring at this pace will continue for the foreseeable future. EKU Aviation is the conduit to UPS, Amazon and other high‐paying aerospace/aviation jobs.

If awarded this grant, EKU will immediately begin purchasing single, complex and multi‐engine aircraft. Over the past six years, EKU has leased aircraft from Christiansen Aviation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This requires a monthly lease and all maintenance must be performed in keeping with the FAA FAR Part 141 guidelines. If Christiansen Aviation decides to recall all aircraft (which is a possibility), the cost to the program and students will be significant. EKU needs to own aircraft to avoid this potential disaster, grow the program, expand and replace the fleet as required by enrollments. Simulators will also be purchased as the enrollments grow at the KCTCS sites as well as at EKU’s main campus to supplement the flight program. This grant will provide EKU Aviation the means to be self‐sustaining and control its own destiny through long term management of current/future aircraft.

The process to construct aircraft hangars will also begin immediately. Aircraft left on the ramp are subject to weather conditions which cause loss of flight time due to snow and frost. They are also exposed to wind and potential hail producing storms. EKU has lost two aircraft to hail in recent years. Renovations will also immediately begin on the maintenance hangar. This separate facility is needed to move maintenance into a central location and away from stored aircraft.

A terminal building that will house general aviation as well as the EKU Aviation program is currently in the design phase. Preliminary drawings are in‐process. The Madison Airport Board is working with the Cities of Richmond and Berea, Madison County and the Kentucky Department of Aviation to secure funding and the construction schedule. The estimated cost of the facility is 1.8 million dollars.

A marketing and media blitz will begin immediately with television, newspaper and social media ads across the Commonwealth with the emphasis on EKU/KCTCS 2+2 agreements. In addition, EKU will work closely with the National Air and Space Education Institute (NASEI) and high schools across the State to offer dual credit opportunities for all students who want to pursue a career in aviation.

A.1.b Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) Sectors Addressed & Career Pathways Offered

KWIB Sector Career Pathways Offered

Transportation/Logistics

Aeronautics & Aerospace ‐ Flight & Aeronautics ‐ CIP 49.0102 – For students who want to pursue Professional Flight or Management.

Aeronautics & Aerospace ‐ Aircraft Maintenance Technician ‐ CIP 47.0607 – KCTCS transfers to complete BS in Aerospace Technology.

EKU Aviation has established two pathways for secondary students who wish to pursue careers in aviation related fields. Juniors and seniors can enroll in dual credit courses at EKU or dual enroll with one of six KCTCS locations. KCTCS students who complete an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) degree can transfer to EKU to complete a BS degree – a true 2+2 between KCTCS and EKU. The first goal is for junior/senior students to complete entry level courses and the private pilot certificate through dual or articulation credits. This will expedite the required flight certifications at EKU and allow students to become flight instructors for EKU prior to graduation to earn money to help pay for their training. A


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second goal is to award the 1000 hour restricted ATP along with the BS degree. These graduates will be eligible to be hired immediately by the regional airlines upon graduation.

A.1.c KWIB Sector & Career Pathway Selection / Goals & Desired Outcomes Kentucky is well positioned to be the next leader of the aviation logistics and transportation industry. Kentucky is home to an exemplary aviation program at EKU, the only University‐based FAA Part 141 Flight Program in the State. The aviation sector world‐wide has projected a shortage of 617,000 pilots over the next 20 years as well as 679,000 management and support personnel. The United States has a projected shortage of 95,000 pilots over the same time period. UPS alone is projecting at least 350 pilots will retire over the next five years, not to mention the pilot need from the Amazon investment in Northern Kentucky. The larger issue is the industry cannot keep up with the training given the current capacity. All of this will contribute to an expected accumulated deficit of 15,000 pilots by 2026. EKU Aviation has made great strides over the past six years and is positioned to increase the output of pilots and other aviation related graduates in management/ technology related fields to help meet this need.

While EKU has made every effort to extend the aviation umbrella across Kentucky, the lack of infrastructure, equipment and funding have been significant obstacles. This grant would provide much needed funding to purchase aircraft, construct hangars, expand briefing and classroom space and provide partial seed funding for a terminal/classroom facility at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA). This facility would provide much needed space that would enhance instructional opportunities and foster economic development in Madison and surrounding counties.

EKU has approximately 140 active flyers in the flight program and is at capacity. Upon completion of this project, EKU can serve approximately 300 students at the Richmond campus, 20 plus at each KCTCS site (400 plus), plus an additional 100 students through the management and technology concentrations. The capacity at the satellite sites can be increased with additional staffing, aircraft and maintenance support. With the EKU Aviation program being the only post‐secondary aviation program in the Commonwealth the mission is to serve Kentucky and not just Madison and the surrounding counties.

A.1.d Why Do Existing Programs Fall Short? While many sectors have multiple training sites across the state, EKU Aviation is the ONLY post‐secondary professional flight program in the Commonwealth. For pilot to have a fast‐track to the regional airlines, they must have a BS degree and the 1000 hour FAA approved Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (1,000 hours vs. 1,500 hours of flight time). EKU is the ONLY pilot training program in Kentucky to offer this pathway. This is significant as it cuts the required 1500 flight hour requirement by 1/3 and allows EKU graduates to be hired by a commercial carrier with 1000 hours of flight time. Don Bornhorst, recently retired Senior Vice President of Delta Airlines said “the path to the right seat of an Endeavor jet goes through Eastern Kentucky University.”

A.1.e How Our Proposal Fits Into a Regional System of Available Training Eastern Kentucky University wants to make Kentucky the State of choice for Aviation education. Over the past six years, EKU has made strategic decisions to improve not only the quality, but the visibility of the program. EKU has worked to foster educational partnerships with NASEI (45 STEM High Schools) as well as six (6) post‐secondary partners (KCTCS) to establish career pathways and articulation agreements that lead from high school to a BS degree in aviation. Secondary students can receive dual credit for courses taken as well as articulate to EKU by completing FAA certifications. By partnering with KCTCS sites across the State, students can remain at home for at least the first two years and complete the required academics as well as the flight certifications. Given the advancements in distance learning, EKU Aviation is working to make it possible for students to complete all degree requirements while remaining in their region of the State.


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SECTION B ‐ LOCAL EMPLOYMENT DATA & PROJECTIONS

While this section is to address a 30 to 50 mile radius for employment, it is important to note that EKU has the only BS degree in Aviation in Kentucky. EKU graduates will be hired to fill the statewide needs as well as the national needs. The projected shortage of 617,000 pilots over the next 20 years is already being felt by the airlines and other aviation related industries such as UPS, charter services, etc. Recent announcements by UPS and Amazon projected significant needs for pilots and support personnel. Over the next five years (2017‐2021), UPS will have approximately 350 pilots that will reach mandatory retirement. By 2030, that number balloons to 1628 (see graph below). UPS will need to hire at a rate of over 120 pilots per year (airlinepilotreport.com/united‐parcel‐service/) just to maintain their current numbers which does not include any growth. Amazon is establishing a HUB at the Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) and anticipates creating 2700 new jobs and more than 600 full‐time.

One of Kentucky’s Primary Statewide Sectors is transportation, distribution, and logistics, as outlined by

the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board. Kentucky’s Cabinet for Economic Development reports that

the state’s aerospace/aviation footprint is expanding in almost every sector from parts manufacturing to

supply, from air freight service to education and workforce development. Aerospace exports have

increased 145 percent in the past five years.

Below is an infographic reprinted from a Forbes.com article from January 2016, Pilot Shortage Threatens

to Slow US Airline Growth. The graphic, from a Boeing and Oliver Wyman analysis, serves as an

informational tool to demonstrate current and future pilot demand and supply. Further demonstrating

the need for the EKU Aviation program expansion, Boeing projects 617,000 pilots will be needed by

2036, (USA Today, 2016).


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B.1.a Local unemployment (numbers and rate) in a thirty‐mile radius, labor force participation and other economic information; The projected need for 321 aerospace jobs which includes 146 pilot jobs in Kentucky (Kentucky Future

Skills Report 2016) over the next five years, given the national shortage seems quite low. The needs of

UPS, Amazon and regional carriers will likely far exceed the current projections as Amazon alone has

projected 2700 new jobs (more than 600 full‐time) and UPS will need over 350 pilots due to mandatory

retirements which does not take into account other attrition categories. While the emphasis is generally

on the professional flight portion of the program, EKU also produces graduates for the management and

support position in aviation.

According to statistics from the Office of Employment and Training, and Kentucky Labor Market

information, Madison County’s labor force is 45,890 with 44,264 employed and 1,626 unemployed. The

total population in Madison County is 69,587 (source: Office of Employment and Training (OET),

Kentucky Labor Market Information (www.kylmi.ky.gov), December 2016). The average wage of all total

occupations is $38,800. The average annual employment changes within the past five years (2011 to

2016) was 2.2%, compared to 1.3% for Kentucky and 1.7% national, with all professions collectively

having an expected growth rate of 0.8%. Entry‐level wages average $27,500 within all industry sectors in

Madison County.


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Local Unemployment in a 30‐Mile Radius through December 2016

Madison County Unemployment Rate 30‐Mile Radius of EKU Aviation

Unemployment Rate

3.5% 1,626 3.8% 13,120 Source: Office of Employment and Training (OET), Kentucky Labor Market Information (www.kylmi.ky.gov)

Unemployment rate in Madison County/number of unemployed and the unemployment rate in a 30

mile radius/number of unemployed.

Labor Force Participation Rate in a 30‐Mile Radius through 2011‐2015

Madison Labor Force Participation Rate 30‐Mile Radius of EKU Aviation Labor Force

Participation Rate

62.1% 43,214 61.5% 351,708 Source: United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), 2011‐2015, Table S2301

In addition to Madison County, Eastern Kentucky University has a service region that extends to Bell,

Knox, Owsley, Boyle, Laurel, Perry, Casey, Lee, Powel, Clay, Leslie, Pulaski, Estill, Jackson, Lincoln,

Rockcastle, Garrard, McCreary, Wayne, Harlan, Madison, Whitley counties. Even beyond this vast

service area, EKU also has agreements with six community and technical colleges across the state with

a strong emphasis on the aviation degree program. These community and technical colleges are

currently working within an existing agreement to provide 2 + 2 programs for their students to have a

seamless transition from two (2) year to four (4) year degrees, with all credits transferring in their

entirety that lead to a bachelor’s degree in one of the aviation concentrations. In addition to the

community colleges, EKU provides aviation coursework at two regional campuses. The aviation program

extends to the following community colleges and extended campuses: Perry County (Hazard) –

University Center of the Mountains located on the campus of Hazard Community & Technical College;

Greenup County (Ashland) – Ashland Community and Technical College; Bell County (Middlesboro) –

Southeast Community and Technical College; Pulaski County (Somerset) – Somerset Community &

Technical College; Jefferson County (Louisville) ‐‐ Jefferson Community College ‐ with six campuses

including those in ‐ Bullitt, Carrollton, and Shelby counties; Clay County (Manchester) ‐‐ EKU Southeast

Region Campus; and Whitley County (Corbin) – EKU South Region Campus. Unemployment rates and

poverty rates, in the counties where the proposed EKU Aviation program will locate tell the story of a

need for jobs and career security that will not only sustain families but also the communities where they

live.

With the exclusion of Daviess County and Jefferson County, each technical college and regional campus

is located within the Appalachian Regional Commission’s designated areas that have been negatively

impacted by the downturn in the coal industry. Aviation programs located within these areas will allow

those who have been gainfully employed in the past to remain gainfully employed without having to

uproot families and abandon important family support systems that have been shown to boost high

school graduation rates in several studies conducted by America’s Promise and the American

Association of Pediatrics. Providing a plan to educate those from these areas close to where they live

and thrive will ensure the next generation enters the workforce or higher education as college or career


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ready. In addition the counties where partnerships with community colleges and EKU’s regional

campuses will host the aviation program, surrounding county populations will also benefit from the

aviation program. Making the aviation program more easily accessible will encourage those from

neighboring counties to look to the program as a way to obtain education and training to increase

earnings over a lifetime and thus benefit the next generation as well.

B.1.b Current Posted Job Openings for KWIB Sectors Addressed in a 50‐Mile Radius of EKU

Aviation

KWIB Sector Posted Job Openings (50‐Mile Radius)

Transportation* (50 mile radius) 31

Transportation* (State‐wide) 104

TOTAL 31 (50 mile), 104 (State‐wide)

Source: JobsEQ – Data as of 2016Q4

* This transportation project is specifically related to Aeronautics & Aerospace.

B.1.c Five‐Year Workforce Demand Data within 50‐Mile Radius of EKU Aviation

EKU has the only post‐secondary aviation program in Kentucky. While this grant addresses a 30 and 50

mile radius around Richmond plus five year forecasts, EKU is focused on educating and training aviation

professionals to service the Commonwealth as well as the United States. Two of Kentucky’s major

aerospace/aviation centers are located in Louisville and Northern Kentucky and EKU does not fall within

the identified radius. Bluegrass Airport does provide opportunities for students and graduates, however

to provide a more accurate picture of how EKU impacts aerospace/aviation, the reach should be

stretched across the Commonwealth. Commercial pilots can choose to reside anywhere in Kentucky and

are not restricted to a particular region. Training commercial pilots in Kentucky will help stop the flight

of our best and brightest to other areas of the country to find employment.


Again, the table above does not take into account the growing need of aerospace/aviation jobs as

evidenced by the announcement of Amazon and the mandatory retirement of 350 UPS pilots over the

next five years. Eastern Kentucky University is striving to make Kentucky the State of choice for Aviation

education. While many sectors have multiple training sites across the state, EKU is the only post‐

secondary aviation program in the Commonwealth. Students currently in the program are from all

regions of the state as well as out of state. The student population consists of traditional and non‐

traditional students as well as veterans. Graduates from this program will be employed across

Kentucky and across the United States. Employment opportunities will increase for Airframe and

Powerplant (A&P), Inspection Authorization (IA), airport management personnel, flight instructors, etc.

KWIB Sector 5‐Year Industry Openings Percentage Change

Transportation* (50 mile) 16 0%

Transportation* (State‐wide) 321 .4%

TOTAL 16 (50 mile), 321 (State‐wide)

Source: JobsEQ – Data as of 2016Q4


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The increase in flight students to EKU and the satellite sites will increase economic growth for each

location.

The rate of growth within the proposed aviation program service area would be bolstered by keeping

Kentuckians working, living and thriving in Kentucky. This program and those who reap the benefit of

the program are representative of a large step forward in diversifying the economy, so that one

industry no longer dictates success or failure of an entire region, which represents nearly half of all

Kentucky counties.

B.1.d Total Juniors/Seniors Expected to Receive Postsecondary Credit, Credentials,

Certifications, Apprenticeships, etc.

Sector Juniors/Seniors in Current Program

Juniors/Seniors in Proposed Program

Transportation* 266 300+

TOTAL 266 300+


Over 850 students are participating in the NASEI program and are eligible for articulated credit at EKU for completion of the NASEI program. Currently 266 are in the pathway to receive articulated credits with EKU. EKU will work closely with NASEI to increase the participation of NASEI schools in articulated or dual credit opportunities. In addition to the community college and regional campus partnerships, the EKU Aviation program offers dual credit opportunities to a vast number of schools through the National Air & Space Education Institute. NASEI is America’s leading provider of Aeronautic and Aerospace‐based educational programs for over 850 students in 45 high schools that develop and promote study and proficiency in the STEM subjects, produces college and career ready graduates, and is training the next generation of aerospace workers. Air & Space Academy is a 501 (c) 3 non‐profit educational organization that works in partnership with member high schools, airports and flight schools, aviation and aerospace organizations, and corporations to provide a high‐quality, interactive, challenging, hands‐on approach to learning that is engaging and effective. Schools in the program, are currently being recruited by EKU Aviation to enter into dual credit agreements. The overall enrollment of the NASEI is 850 plus students with the majority being juniors and seniors. All of the students from these schools have the opportunity to complete Aviation courses and earn articulated or dual credit.

The NASEI participating secondary schools include:

Air+Space Academy School Street Address City State

Adair County High School 526 Indian Dr. Columbia Kentucky

Assumption High School 2170 Tyler Lane Louisville Kentucky

Belfry High School 27678 US HWY 119 Belfry Kentucky

Betsy Layne High School 554 Bobcat Blvd Stanville Kentucky

Boyd County High School 14375 Lions Lane Ashland Kentucky

Breathitt County High School 2307 Bobcat Lane Jackson Kentucky

Bullitt County Area Tech Center 395 High School Dr Shepherdsville Kentucky


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Conner High School 3310 Cougar Path Hebron Kentucky

Crittenden County High School 601 West Elm Marion Kentucky

Frankfort High School 328 Shelby Street Frankfort Kentucky

Greeneville High School 210 Tusculum Blvd Greeneville Tennessee

Hancock Co High School 80 State Route 271 South Lewisport Kentucky

Hangar 7 2720 Cannons Lane Louisville Kentucky

Hazard High School 157 Bulldog Lane Hazard Kentucky

Jenkins High School 269 Hwy 3086 Jenkins Kentucky

Johnson Central High School 257 North Mayo Trail Paintsville Kentucky

Kentucky Valley Education Coop 412 Roy Campbell Drive Hazard Kentucky

Knott County Central High School PO Box 868 Hindman Kentucky

Lee County High School 599 Lee Avenue Beattyville Kentucky

Lexington Catholic High School 2250 Clays Mill Rd. Lexington Kentucky

Martin Co Middle School 130 Middle School Road Warfield Kentucky

Mason County High School 1320 US HWY 68 Maysville Kentucky

Metcalfe County High School 208 Randolph St Edmonton Kentucky

Middlesboro High School 4404 W. Cumberland Ave. Middlesboro Kentucky

Monroe County High School 755 Old Mulkey Rd Tompkinsville Kentucky

North Bullitt High School 3200 E Hebron Lane Shepherdsville Kentucky

Obion County Central High School 528 Hwy 51 North Troy Tennessee

Oneida High School 372 N. Main St. Oneida Tennessee

Owensboro High School 1800 Frederica Street Owensboro Kentucky

Owsley County High School 177 Shepherd Lane Booneville Kentucky

Rowan County High School 499 Viking Drive Morehead Kentucky

Russellville High School 1101 West Ninth Street Russellville Kentucky

Saint Xavier High School 1609 Poplar Level Road Louisville Kentucky

Sebastian Middle School 244 LBJ Road Jackson Kentucky

Shelby County High School 1701 Frankfort Road Shelbyville Kentucky

Sheldon Clark High School 388 Cardinal Ln Inez Kentucky

South Warren High School 8140 Nashville Road Bowling Green Kentucky

Spencer Co. High School 520 Taylorsville Rd Taylorsville, KY Kentucky

Sphinx Academy 1591 Richmond Rd Lexington Kentucky

Taylor County High School 300 Ingram Ave Campbellsville Kentucky

The Academy at Shawnee 4001 Herman Street Louisville Kentucky

The Montessori High School 620 South Broadway Lexington Kentucky

Washington County High School 300 US Highway 150 Springfield Kentucky

Williamstown Jr./Sr. High School 300 Helton Street Williamstown Kentucky

Wolfe County High School 20 High School Road Campton Kentucky


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B.1.e. Enrollment and credentials currently granted annually within the sectors included in the application

Sector Adults in Current

Program Adults in Proposed

Program

Transportation* 172 **250

TOTAL 172 250

* This transportation project is specifically related to Aeronautics & Aerospace. ** Number enrolled after first two years of the program at the EKU main campus. Additional enrollments from KCTCS sites. Enrollments and degrees granted over the past five years.

Year: 2012 Year: 2013 Year: 2014 Year: 2015 Year: 2016 Average

Enrollment 152 159 155 163 172 160

Degrees Conferred 20 19 27 20 34* 24

* Includes graduates through fall 2016 and students registered to graduate in spring 2017.

Year: 2011 Year: 2012 Year: 2013 Year: 2014 Year: 2015

Average actual time to degree – native students

4.5 4.33 4.33 4.33 4

Average actual credit to degree – native students

139.6 141.00 139.1 140.2 133.0

Average actual time to degree – transfer students

3.75 2.50 4.0 3.67 2.86

Average actual credit to degree – transfer students

138.8 143.00 136.8 143.2 141.00

Projected enrollments and degrees through the completion of the project. These numbers may increase significantly with the satellite sights.

Year: 2017 Year: 2018 Year: 2019 Year: 2020 Year: 2021 Average

Enrollment projected 180 200 225 250 275 226

Projected Degrees 30 35 45 50 60 44


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B.1.f Entry‐Level Wages for Program Graduates by Occupation:

Sector Occupation Hourly Wage Annual Wage

Transportation* Student Flight Instructor **$20.00 $35,000.00

Transportation* EKU Flight Instructor ***$30.00 $36,000.00

Transportation* ATP Flight Instructor $35.00 $42,000.00

Transportation* Regional Pilot $40.00 $50,000.00****

Transportation* Operations Specialist $20.00 $39,000.00

Transportation* FBO Manager/Supervisor $23.00 $45,000.00

Transportation* Aircraft Mechanic $21.00 $43,680 .00

AVERAGE $27.00 $41,526.00

* This transportation project is specifically related to Aeronautics & Aerospace. ** Student flight instructors are also taking classes and typically can only instruct 15 hours per week. *** EKU flight instructors are limited to 1200 hours per year (most instructors are part‐time to build flight

hours to reach the 1000 hour threshold. **** Starting salaries are approximately $35,000.00 per year with a $15,000 to $20,000 signing bonus. This

does not include the retention bonuses issued in years 2‐5. According to the Kentucky Statewide Occupational Outlook, A Statewide Analysis of Wages,

Employment, Growth and Training, commercial pilot employment will see a gain of 23.3 percent

between 2014 and 2024, with airline pilots, co‐pilots, and flight engineers seeing a gain of 6.9 percent by

2024. Air transportation workers will see a growth of 8.7 percent during that same timeline. A deeper

examination reveals that nationwide, there is a projected shortage of 95,000 pilots over the next 20

years with an accumulated deficit of 15,000 by 2026. With the exemplar EKU Aviation program currently

in existence, Kentucky is in a unique standing and could position the state as the aviation leader going

into the new decade and those to follow. EKU’s Aviation program already has partnerships in place that

employ students in anticipation of graduation and flight hour completion, which positions Kentuckians

as the future of aviation in the nation. Producing more of these graduates only stands to improve

Kentucky’s standing as a strong leader in the transportation and logistics sector. United Parcel Service

(UPS) and Amazon in northern Kentucky will be hiring pilots at a feverish rate over the next five years.

With the significant number of pilots needed by 2026, EKU will prepare Kentuckians who may fly all over

the world, but can continue to reside in the Commonwealth. Even out‐of‐state students who come to

EKU to obtain their aviation education make a significant impact on the economy through tuition, living

expenses, flight training, etc. Kentucky can play a key role not only by meeting and filling the

aerospace/aviation position needs in Kentucky, but also helping address the national need, further

solidifying Kentucky’s position as an aviation leader across the United States.

Salary trends in aviation are based largely on years of experience, with EKU’s Aviation students receiving

job offers contingent upon graduation. These graduate are ready for air transport as soon as soon as

they finish their final class and flight hours. Below is a graphic from Payscale, Inc. That demonstrates the

career potential for pilots. Given the dire shortage of pilots, regional airlines are providing signing

bonuses of $15,000 to $20,000 as well as a retention bonus after the first year.


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Below are examples of salaries and benefits being paid to First Officers during the first year of

employment (source: www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/regional). While calculating the pay for

regional airlines is difficult the average pay provides a more accurate picture.

Endeavor Airlines:

First year First Office pay ‐ $60,000 [$27,000 Min. Guarantee + $10,000 Hiring Bonus + $20,000

Retention Bonus (first year) = $57,000 + $3,000 per diem = $60,000]

Hiring up to 50 pilots per month

PSA Airlines:

First Officer pay up to $60,000 first year. All PSA pilots receive up to $21,560 signing bonus

Starting pay for new‐hire First Officers is $38.50 per hour. In their second year, pay increases to $40.28

per hour.

Increased Sign‐on Bonus for CRJ Experience: PSA offers $16,560 sign‐on bonus with an additional

$5,000 for new‐hire pilots with a CRJ type‐rating.

First Officer Retention Bonus: First Officers will be eligible to receive a $20,000 retention bonus once

they mark their one‐year anniversary with the company. The bonus is paid in $2,500 quarterly

installments beginning on the first quarter following their anniversary date and continuing over two

years or until upgrade to Captain.

Hiring 40 to 50 pilots per month (1000 pilots over the next two years)

Republic Airlines:

First Office Pay (Year 1): $40,400 (wages/base compensation) + $5,800 (per diem) + (up to) $12,500

(signing bonus) + $6,200 (benefits) = $64,900.


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o Republic Airways o United Express o Endeavor Air o Silver Airways o Great Lakes Airways

SECTION C – PROJECT PARTNER LETTERS The following is the list of partners and supports of the EKU Aviation program.

Kentucky Department of Aviation

Kentucky Aviation Association

Madison County Airport Board ‐ http://airport.madisoncountyky.us/

United Parcel Service (UPS/UPS Airlines)

National Air and Space Education Institute ‐ http://airandspace‐ed.org/

Kentucky Community and Technical College – Aviation Partnerships with Community Colleges Speed Transition to Skies http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/aviation‐partnerships‐community‐colleges‐speed‐transition‐skies o Owensboro Community College ‐ Aviation Program Spreads Wings to Owensboro

http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/aviation‐program‐spreads‐wings‐owensboro o Hazard Community College (UCM) ‐ EKU and KCTCS aviation partnership taking off

http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/eku‐and‐kctcs‐aviation‐partnership‐taking o Ashland Community College ‐ EKU, ACTC Ink 2 + 2 Agreement in Aviation

http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/eku‐actc‐ink‐2‐2‐agreement‐aviation Wings over Ashland ‐ http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/wings‐over‐ashland ACTC has New Aviation Program http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/actc‐has‐new‐aviation‐program Aviation Program Flying High across Kentucky http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/aviation‐program‐flying‐high‐across‐kentucky

o Jefferson Community and Technical College o South East Community College in Middlesboro ‐ Colleges team up for high‐flying

opportunity ‐ http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/colleges‐team‐high‐flying‐opportunity EKU‐A Partners with Owensboro Community and Technical College http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/eku‐partners‐owensboro‐community‐and‐technical‐college

Thoroughbred Aviation

Blue Grass Airport ‐ Aviation Internship Leads to Bright Future ‐ http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/aviation‐internship‐leads‐bright‐future

Ward Kraft Incorporated

Regional Airline Partners o Express Jets – Aviation Program Teams with ExpressJet Airlines Provide Majors –

Career Pathway ‐ http://www.eku.edu/news/aviation‐program‐teams‐expressjet‐airlines‐provide‐majors‐career‐pathway

o EKU Professional Flight Students Interview with ExpressJet http://aviation.eku.edu/insidelook/eku‐professional‐flight‐students‐interview‐expressjet

o CommuteAir o PSA Airlines

o American Airlines o Envoy o Air Wisconsin

Textron Aviation – Cessna Announces University Partners for 2017 Top Hawk Program ‐ http://www.flyingmag.com/cessna‐announces‐university‐partners‐for‐2017‐top‐hawk‐program


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March 15, 2017

Michael Benson/President Eastern Kentucky University Coates Administration Building 102 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475

Dear Mr. Heiner:

I am writing to express our Support of Eastern Kentucky University’s application for the Work Ready Skills Initiative

Funding. The Kentucky Aviation Association enthusiastically supports the EKU Aviation Program as they seek

funding for a program that is experiencing unparalleled growth.

The most recent Boeing forecast shows a need for 679,000 new pilots and technicians over the next 20

years. These are skilled positions and the EKU Aviation Program has the opportunity to be at the center of

developing not only pilots, but other skilled workers in the aerospace industry. EKU is poised to meet this

challenge with its various partnerships which include The Air & Space Academy (NASEI), State Community Colleges

and Airline Training Partners. This grant has the potential to impact flight operations across the entire

Commonwealth and the long term sustainable growth for both for the EKU Aviation program and Central Kentucky

Regional Airport.

The Kentucky Aviation Association supports and will continue to support EKU by:

Offering free membership to EKU students.

Providing exhibit space to network with local companies at our annual conference.

Provide financial donations for student events and conferences.

Provide scholarship and career resources with our member airports and companies across the state.

The partnership we have with EKU helps us continue our mission of promoting aviation, airport management, and

aviation education in the Commonwealth through networking and professional development opportunities. The

potential for economic impact across the State is significant with the demand for these jobs already upon us and

EKU having the platform to provide a steady stream of aviation professionals into the workforce. The KAA fully

supports this project and the exciting opportunities it can provide. Thank you for your consideration and we look

forward to hearing about the progress.

Sincerely,

Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Humble, USMC (ret.) President Kentucky Aviation Association


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Michael Benson/President Eastern Kentucky University Coates Administration Building 102 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475 Dear President Benson, At UPS, we understand that Kentucky’s economic future depends on the development of a highly skilled workforce. For almost two a decades, we’ve been investing in Kentucky through education programs that have helped thousands of Kentuckians earn their degree. It’s good for our employees, community and, ultimately, our company. Kentucky is also home to UPS Airlines, so we have observed with great interest as Eastern Kentucky University looks at ways to revitalize and enhance their aviation program. As the Commonwealth’s only university with a Professional Flight Program, we believe it is important to the state’s future for EKU to have a vibrant and successful program. The demand for skilled employees to fill aviation‐related careers is growing at an alarming rate. In fact, Boeing’s 2016 Pilot & Technician Outlook released in July 2016 states a need for 617,000 new pilots from now until 2035. At UPS, we’re on pace to hire nearly 300 pilots and 120 aircraft mechanics this year. UPS already works closely with EKU and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) to promote aviation career opportunities. We believe the relationship is mutually beneficial and has a long term impact on the Commonwealth. The opportunity to connect students with nearby aviation training can only enhance our efforts to prepare Kentuckians for outstanding careers. We will specifically support the EKU Aviation program by executing the following actions:

Provide representatives to serve on the EKU Aviation Advisory Board.

Host field trips and provide tours of the UPS facilities/operation.

Attend EKU Aviation Career Days to recruit students.

Provide guest speakers/lectures for related courses and career day events.

Provide internship opportunities for EKU Aviation students. A robust aviation program at EKU is an opportunity to put Kentuckians into the pipeline for high‐paying jobs with long term growth potential. It’s an opportunity we simply can’t allow to pass us by. A stronger aviation program at EKU will ultimately benefit the businesses and citizens of the Commonwealth. Sincerely,

Dan Thomas, Workforce Planning Manager UPS Airlines


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March 10, 2017

Michael Benson, President Eastern Kentucky University Coates Administration Building 102 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475

Dear President Benson,

I am writing this letter in support of our Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) partner’s grant application to the

Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative. Specifically, Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) will continue

to offer those associate in science and arts classes required for transfer into the EKU’s bachelor’s degree

programs such as aviation. Through the University Center of the Mountains (UCM): Higher Education Center,

located on the campus of HCTC in the Promise Zone of Perry County, Kentucky, the community and technical

college will continue to provide assistance with admissions, financial aid and scholarship applications to EKU. In

addition, we provide EKU classroom meeting space, and an EKU office in the UCM for EKU’s regional campus

coordinator, so accessible transfer advising for the aviation program and other EKU baccalaureate degrees is

available to all transfer bound students. The UCM’s EKU and HCTC advisors work as a team to ensure a smooth

transition for students into their EKU four‐year career pathway. Our current Memorandum of Agreement for

articulation of an Association in Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation: Aerospace Technology

Concentration provides a detailed curriculum map for students interested in this career pathway, including hands‐

on coursework available through the regional airport’s flight training school. In addition, through the UCM

partnership, roadshow fairs, college fairs, the UCM’s annual Spring into Transfer event, and all related

workshops/transfer advising activities.

As you know, workforce training and development in support of our region’s economic challenges is an

important part of HCTC’s mission and that of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Therefore,

we look forward to expanding our EKU program offerings within HCTC’s service region by working with you to

explore ways to put EKU planes at our regional airport and/or to implement future aeronautic maintenance

programs, for example, that would provide the region’s displaced miners, who have a relevant skill set, an

opportunity to transition their mechanical skills into a new and viable career pathway. In addition, HCTC is

collaborating with a local high school who is taking the lead to create a Dual Credit High School that will offer

college ready and career ready programs for regional public high school, creating an enhanced feeder program into

your EKU programs as well as into specific career pathways.

The timing appears to be right for this type of effective partnership effort as the pieces fall in place. Certainly,

the successful funding of your project will positively affect eastern Kentucky and HCTC’s service area by enhancing

access to needed college and workforce pathways. I look forward to hearing the results of your project submission,

and I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Germaine Shaffer, J.D.

Interim Provost/Vice President of Academic and Student Services


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March 15, 2017 Michael Benson, President Eastern Kentucky University Coates Administration Building 102 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475 Dear President Benson, Now that we have a couple months under our belt with the Turbine Experience Internship Program, I would like to compliment you and the EKU Aviation Department. As you know, last fall we interviewed six program participants, considering which two would join us in Fort Scott, Kansas for a turbine flight aircraft experience internship. The two candidates would be acting as crew‐members in our two turbine powered‐aircraft on actual corporate flight missions. Since they began mid‐January, they have been to Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, and many points in‐between. They have flown in IMC conditions, turbulence, icing, high‐density traffic areas, and at night. They have handled ATC communications and passenger communications. In all aspects, the students have performed exceptionally. Clearly, the EKU program has done an excellent job giving the students fundamental flying skills, allowing them to step up to more advanced and faster airplanes quickly and safely. Other fundamentals they acquired from EKU were weather, airport and airspace operations, and the ability to study new systems and procedures as they adapted to our airplanes. All of this allowed them to step in to our aircraft and come up to speed very quickly. Going forward, we will support the EKU Aviation program by executing the following actions:

Provide a representative to serve on the EKU Aviation Advisory Board.

Provide a corporate internship to one EKU Aviation student per semester to last over two semesters (up to three students per year). This rotation will provide overlap to acclimate new interns to the Ward/Kraft system.

Train interns on turbine aircraft used in corporate flight missions.

Provide guest speakers for career day events. I understand you have the opportunity to update your fleet to newer, more technologically advanced aircraft. I believe this would be an excellent opportunity to expose EKU students to aircraft systems and operations that will more closely parallel the types they will see with their future employers. We wholeheartedly support the EKU program and look forward to continuing this great relationship. Very best regards,

Thomas Reed Chief Pilot Air 1 Leasing / Ward Kraft


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March 3, 2017

President Michael T. Benson Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Coates Building, Rm 102 Richmond, KY 40475 Dear President Benson,

As a member of the world’s largest airline family, ExpressJet Airlines’ relationship with universities such as Eastern Kentucky are vital to the future of our airline. Headquartered in Atlanta, we employ over 8,500 crewmembers‐‐3,500 of those being pilots. While fairly new, our relationship with EKU has already proven to be a mutually beneficial one.

Our partnership with Eastern Kentucky began with what we consider the gold‐standard of professional pilot career programs, the Airline Pilot Pathway Program (AP3). Programs like this one are not only important to securing the future of our airline, but for the industry as a whole. Rather than focusing just on bringing pilots in the door, our focus is on helping students make the smart choice for their future.

AP3 is primarily a mentorship program—we assign EKU aviation students a pilot mentor who volunteers to answer questions and help students make the best decisions for their careers. Our recruiters then make quarterly visits to college campuses to teach classes on different subjects and make presentations on the program. Once students receive their instrument rating, they are eligible for AP3 testing which acts not only as an early interview for future employment at ExpressJet but also as an opportunity to hone skills for interviews at major airlines. If successful, students are given a conditional job offer. Once they complete their coursework and build the appropriate flight time instructing for their alma mater, they can transition to ExpressJet with no additional interview!

Eastern Kentucky still holds the record for the most CJOs given out on a single day with our first two‐day AP3 testing visit resulting in 13 conditional offers. In June of 2016, we had our first EKU student begin employment with ExpressJet. His attitude, professionalism, and excellence in training proved to be a testament to the quality of Eastern Kentucky’s aviation program.

We will specifically support the EKU Aviation program by executing the following actions:

Continuing with the AP3 Pilot mentorship program.

Provide a representative to serve on the EKU Aviation Advisory Board.

Continue recruiting pilot candidates from the EKU Aviation program.

Provide mentors to answer questions and provide career guidance to students.

Provide conditional offers of employment to qualified EKU Aviation students upon completion of their instrument rating.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with Eastern Kentucky University and always look forward to being invited back to campus.

Sincerely,

Jason Brown Assistant Manager – Flight Operations Hiring and Recruitment


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P.O. Box 1000 2845 Calico Road

Berea, Kentucky 40403 859‐248‐2606

March 3, 2017

Hon. Hal Heiner, Secretary

Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet

300 Sower Boulevard, Fourth Floor

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Mr. Heiner,

I am writing concerning the workforce development grant for Eastern Kentucky University. I am a board

member of the Madison County Airport Board, and a businessman in Madison County. I have an aircraft

located at Central Kentucky Regional Airport and use it for both business and pleasure.

I would like to give my input into the awarding of the grant to EKU. I am sure you are aware of the STEM

program being offered in over 40 high schools in Kentucky. These programs have an emphasis on

aviation. This program is pointing students in the direction for a career in the aviation industry. EKU’s

program is an extension and pathway for these students to achieve their dreams. Dreams of good jobs

with good pay, and security. The EKU program is a complete success and it is growing rapidly. Money is

being spent on programs in Kentucky where you can never measure success. EKU’s program is the

exception. This program touches many areas of the state through partnering with community colleges.

Growth of this program is vital to our state, especially to students looking for a pathway to real jobs.

The local governments and the citizens of Madison County are committed to the improvement of the

airport which is required to support the growth of the EKU program. Phase I of the airport improvement

program is just finished at a cost of over $2,000,000. Phase II is in the engineering stages with

construction beginning in 2017 at a cost of $7.7 million. A significant part of the funding will come from

local funds for this project. We know the value of the EKU aviation program for young Kentuckians and

for the continued economic growth of the local area. It is a big deal!

So I encourage the cabinet to award this grant to EKU. Kentucky and Kentuckians will reap the benefits

for years to come.

Sincere Thanks,

Charles Conley Charles N. “Chuck” Conley, CFO


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SECTION D – PROJECT BUDGET/EXPENDITURES

D.1 ‐ Summary of Total Project Costs

Advanced Manufacturing

Healthcare Information Technology

Transportation / Logistics

Construction Trades

Project Total Per KWIB Sector $5,684,250.00

Project Cost Description Requested Work

Ready Skills Initiative Funds

Cash Match Non‐Cash Match

TOTAL

Training aircraft (single‐engine Cessna 172 R/S) $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00

Training aircraft (complex aircraft, Piper Arrow) $ 750,000.00 $ 750,000.00

Training aircraft (multi‐engine aircraft, Piper Seminole) $ 850,000.00 $70,000.00 $151,960.00 $ 1,107,196.00

Training simulators (EKU and Community College) $ 427,500.00 $ 435,000.00 $ 862,500.00

Remote Piloted Vehicle (RPV) and simulator $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00

Hangar (100’x90’) $276,000.00 $300,000.00 $576,000.00

Hangar (120’x100’) $700,000.00 $700,000.00

EKU space in new terminal building $625,000.00 $1,200,000.00* $1,825,000.00

Ramp expansion, design cost for Phase II 389,000.00 $389,000.00

Temporary facility for flight program $30,750.00 $30,750.00 $61,500.00

Maintenance hangar upgrade $50,000.00 $240,000.00 $290,000.00

Marketing $25,000.00 $10,000.00 $35,000.00

TOTAL $5,684,250.00 $1,999,750.00 $826,960.00 $8,510,960.00 * Funding to be secured by Madison Airport Board for Phase 2. An additional 2.9 million has been committed from local resources for Phase 2.


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D.1.d Supporting documentation

Training aircraft single engine, complex and multi‐engine. The value for these aircraft are an estimate based on fair market value. The single engine aircraft to be purchased will be late model Cessna 172 R or S models with low airframe and engine times. It is more economical to purchase late model aircraft so as to ensure the training fleet is standardized with avionics, paint scheme, etc. The value of these aircraft with modifications are $150,000.00 each for a total of $1,800.000.00. The complex aircraft identified to use will be the Piper Arrow PA‐28R or newer. These aircraft are more difficult to locate as they are exceptional complex trainers. The Piper Arrow has a variable pitch prop, flaps and retractable landing gear. Again, the Piper Arrow will need to be fitted with the standard avionics and paint scheme. The estimated cost will be $250,000.00 each for a total cost of $750,000.00. The multi‐engine aircraft that will be used is the Piper Seminole PA‐44. Again, this aircraft is an excellent trainer. These aircraft will also be fitted with the proper avionics and paint scheme. The estimated value of these aircraft are $425,000.00 each for a total of $850,000.00. EKU Aviation will work to find the best price on these aircraft. Any savings can be used to invest in additional aircraft or returned to the State.

The value for the simulators were obtained through price quotes from the manufacturer. EKU Aviation recently purchased a Professional Flight Controls (PFC) DCX MAX which has been an excellent AATD. When enrollments exceed 200 students, a PFC DCX MAX will be purchased and placed at the airport location to accommodate aviation students, EKU community education adult training as well as general aviation training.

The 100’x90’ and the 120’x100’ hangars have been estimated to cost approximately $64.00 per square foot. These costs will be fully identified when the plans are completed and a bid package released to contractors. EKU follows the State purchasing regulations and with the prevailing wage requirement being removed, the costs will likely be less than the initial estimate. Again, any cost savings will be returned to the State. Plans for the 100’x90’ hangar have been attached. A complete bid package is available, but not included in this proposal due to page limitations. The initial bid estimate was provided by Stewart Construction.

The EKU educational training space/terminal building is in the design phase. A preliminary plan has been developed which includes 13,500 ft2 of which EKU will occupy approximately 5000 ft2. A copy of this design has been attached with an initial estimate of 1.8 million to complete the facility was provided by Central Kentucky Design Inc.

Temporary space for EKU Aviation has been quoted at $61,500.00 for a two year lease for a 36’X60’ (2160 sq/ft2) facility by Williams Scotsman Inc. (see attached). This space will provide much needed briefing and office space. At present, EKU Aviation has outgrown the current FBO facility. The FAA requires private briefing spaces for students and flight instructors for flight debriefing and ground training. EKU and the Madison Airport do not have the space to handle any additional students.

The maintenance hangar renovation involves electrical upgrades as well as the door replacement. The current door is not functional for daily operation and needs to be replaced. The estimate to replace the door along with the electrical upgrades is $50,000.00.


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D.2 Non‐Cash Match Budget / Appraisal Methodology

(Please use this space at your discretion as to how you would like to best present your related data on

donated equipment or facilities to the project. Recommend utilizing easy‐to‐follow spreadsheets/tables

or 1‐page maximum attachment.) For example:

Program Item Description QTY Cost

Aviation AlSim 200 MMC w/ Jet option 1 $250,000.00

Aviation PFC DCX MAX w/ Glass Cockpit 1 $150,000.00

Aviation Elite RC‐1 w/ Garmin 430 GPS 1 $35,000.00

Aviation Piper Seneca III 1 $151,960.00

Aviation Maintenance Hangar 1 $240,000.00

Total $826,960.00

We determined the value of the aforementioned equipment or facility work using the

following methodology:

The value of the simulators are based on purchase value. These simulators have been approved

by the Federal Aviation Administration as Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) and can

be used for basic and advanced flight training. The hours logged in an AATD can be used to

count toward total flight hours during training, thus saving students thousands of dollars.

The value of the Piper Seneca III PA‐34‐220T, N39PM was determined by an independent

appraiser, Matthew Pearson from the Louisville, Kentucky area. This appraisal was required by

EKU for the donation as its value was more than $5000.00.

The value of the hangar was valued at $240,000.00 from by the Madison Airport Board. The

hangar is 100’x60’ (6000 ft2). The value was placed at $40.00/ft2. New construction is currently

$64.00/ft2.

D.3 Proposed Expenditure Schedule, Construction/Renovation Information

To date, the following work has been initiated:

RFPs are being prepared to issue immediately upon notification of award and timeline to purchase aircraft.

No land purchases are required as the land is owned by the Madison Airport Board. The value of the land for the two hangars and the terminal/EKU educational facility have not been included in the non‐cash match.

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Work will begin immediately for the design for construction of the 120’x100’ hangar. Given the timeline for the previous design and preparation for bid, the construction would begin in Q1 of 2018.

Design for the EKU educational space/new terminal facility for the Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA) has already begun. Anticipated start of construction for the facility will be Q3 – 2018.

RFPs for the purchase of RPV and simulator will be issued in Q2 – 2018.

Upon award and notification of timeline, a RFP will be issued for the delivery of temporary space at KRGA. This space will serve as EKU Aviation center of flight operations until the new facility is completed.

RFP will be issued for electrical upgrades and a new door for the maintenance hangar upon notification of award and timeline.

Proposed Schedule for WRSI Expenditures

Location Quarter ‐ Year Amount

EKU – aircraft Q3 ‐ 2017 $3,400,000.00

EKU/KCTCS Simulators Q1 ‐ 2019 $427,500.00

EKU ‐ RPV & Simulator Q2 ‐ 2018 $150,000.00

EKU ‐ Hangar 100’x90’ Q3 – 2017 $276,000.00

EKU –Hangar 120’x120’ Q1 – 2018 $700,000.00

EKU‐ Educational space/terminal facility Q3 ‐ 2018 $625,000.00

EKU – Maintenance hangar renovation Q3 – 2017 $50,000.00

EKU – Temp facility Q3 – 2017 $30,750.00

Marketing Q4 – 2017 $10,000.00

Marketing Q2 ‐ 2018 $5,000.00

Marketing Q4 – 2018 $2,500.00

Marketing Q2 – 2019 $5,000.00

Marketing Q4 ‐ 2019 $2,500.00

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SECTION E – WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION DESCRIPTION Aviation at EKU Eastern Kentucky University has a robust and successful Aviation program. The EKU Aviation program has four concentration; multi‐engine professional flight, single‐engine professional flight, aerospace management and aerospace technology. Students in the National Air and Space Education Institute (850 plus) program or secondary schools who chose to participate in dual credit opportunities will receive either dual credit or articulated credit for coursework completed at the secondary level. When the student has completed the secondary program, he/she will have three (3) to nine (9) credits awarded. Once the student graduates high school, he/she will have the option to go to a local Community and Technical College which partners with EKU, or go directly to EKU. In addition to the 9 aviation related credits, students can also earn dual credits in math, English, communications and other general education courses for 15 to 18+ additional credit hours. EKU Aviation provides the aerospace industry with the safest, best trained, and most adaptable pilots and managers. Besides a general aviation core, aviation students are required to take supporting courses in mathematics, statistics, physics, and business management. Graduates of the program are professionally prepared for all facets of the aerospace and aviation industry to include piloting, flight instruction, aviation management and aerospace technology. Professional Flight The professional flight concentration is the only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved university flight program in Kentucky. Students receive flight certification as Private, Instrument, Commercial, Instructor, and Multi Engine pilot. Very few U.S. aviation programs offer 100 plus multi‐engine hours as part of the commercial pilot certificate training, coupled with an aviation bachelor’s degree. This advantage makes EKU aviation the premier choice for those interested in flying careers with the airlines, air charter companies, or military aviation. Aerospace Management Students prepare for careers at airports, airlines, corporate aviation, and government agencies such as the FAA, NASA and NTSB with hands‐on training in operations, scheduling and dispatch for management professionals. Management graduates work in aviation marketing, public relations, human resources, safety and security at the local, national and international level. They also have the opportunity to receive certification as an AAAE Certified Member (AAAE CM) through the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and participate in the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Aerospace Technology A leader in innovation, EKU Aviation is on the forefront of meeting market demands by offering a hard‐to‐find aviation degree completion concentration. By adding upper division aerospace management and operations studies, the Bachelor’s degree AT concentration is specifically designed to complete a 2‐year community college degree with a heavy technical aviation course load. Examples of aviation technical degrees include Airframes & Power Plants (A&P), a 2‐year helicopter and/or airplane preflight degree, or any 2‐year career technical (CTE) degree partnered with a local flight school. Additionally, non‐degreed airline pilots with the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate may complete their bachelor’s degree. This concentration is designed to be offered online throughout Kentucky and the US or on‐campus in Richmond.


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E.1.a Number of Program Participants that Can Be Served at One Time At present, EKU Aviation has 172 enrolled students in the fall 2016 term. Of this number, approximately 140 are active flight majors. EKU Aviation has exceeded the capacity and without funding for infrastructure and equipment, will have to cap enrollment. While articulation agreements are in place, we have not advertised/promoted these agreements. If this proposal is funded, EKU and the associated partner institutions could expand the program to accommodate approximately 400 flight students. In addition, we would also be able to provide training to individuals who do not wish to seek a degree, but only the certifications through the community education program.

E.1.b Annual Number of Program Participant Completions/Graduations Each year approximately 50 students enter the EKU Aviation program. This number includes traditional, non‐traditional, transfer and veterans. The flight program has an attrition rate of roughly 20 percent during the first semester to a host of reason that includes finances and academics. While these students may decide not to continue in the flight concentration, most remain in the aerospace management concentration. With added resources and marketing, EKU Aviation would easily attract 100 plus new students each year. As for adults, EKU will begin to offer training through the Community Education and Outreach. Flight training will be offered much like it is with the EKU Aviation program, however, the participants will only earn the FAA certifications. These completers will not be eligible for the 1000 hour restricted Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate as you must complete 60 aviation course hours as per FAA regulations. The following chart provides a projection of future enrollments and graduates over the next five years.

Year: 2017 Year: 2018 Year: 2019 Year: 2020 Year: 2020

Projected Enrollments

172 190 220 240 275

Projected Degrees Conferred

32 38 44 48 55

E.1.c Description of Paths for Targeted Participants

* High school students are currently involved in an articulation agreement and are awarded credit once they enter the flight program at Eastern Kentucky University. While these students may participate in the NASEI program, not all choose to pursue a career in aerospace/aviation.

E.1.c – Current/Projected Enrollment by KWIB Sector Annually

Current Adult

Enrollment

Current High School Student Enrollment

Projected Adult

Enrollment

Projected High School Student

Enrollment

TOTAL Additional Participants (Annual)

TRANSPORTATION

Aeronautics & and Aerospace 172 246* 300 300 225

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EKU currently has approximately 140 active flyers and is at capacity. Upon completion of this project, EKU will have the capacity to serve approximately 300 flight students (an additional 100 management/technology students) at the Richmond campus and a minimum of 20 at each additional site. The capacity at the satellite sites can be increased with additional staffing, aircraft and maintenance support. With the EKU Aviation program being the only post‐secondary aviation program in the Commonwealth the mission is to serve Kentucky and not just Madison and the surrounding counties.

E.1.d Description of Paths for Targeted Participants High School Students: EKU Aviation has established two pathways for secondary students who wish to pursue careers in aviation related fields. Secondary students can enroll directly at EKU or dual enroll with one of the six Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges to complete the Associate degree and then complete the Bachelor of Science degree with EKU. EKU has dual‐credit and articulated courses for a career pathway in aviation. With articulation agreements with over 45 NASEI high schools (850 plus students) and six community colleges, flight training can be taken by high school students as well as adults. EKU has made a concerted to extend the flight umbrella across the State and capture the secondary through adult students. EKU has established pathway/articulation agreements to aid Airframe and Power Plant, inspector authorization (IA), air traffic controllers (ATC), etc., to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation with a concentration in Aerospace Technology.

EKU has an articulation agreement with all schools that are members of the National Air and Space Education Institute. The agreement has been written to provide two paths for students from NASEI schools to receive up to 9 hours of dual credit or articulated aviation courses. These course include: AVN 150 – Introduction to Aviation, AVN 161 – Private Pilot‐SEL: Ground, AVN 161A – Private Pilot‐SEL: Flight I and AVN 162A – Private Pilot‐SEL: Flight II. Students who meets the admission requirements at EKU can also receive dual credit for English, math, communications or other general education or supporting courses. In high school, a NASEI student can earn 9 hours of credit along with the Private Pilot certification. In addition, students may also earn an additional 12 to 15 hours of dual credit for a total of 24 plus hours. The exact number of dual credit hours earned will depend on the individual student. The cost of the of dual credit tuition for fall 2016 and spring 2017 is $52 per credit hour ($156 for a 3 credit‐hour course). This is a savings of $305 per credit hour (a savings of $915 for a 3 credit hour course) from undergraduate tuition. Students who qualify for, and participate in, the EKU Dual Credit Program are eligible to receive additional tuition scholarships, while in high school, that will even further reduce dual credit tuition costs based upon qualifying ACT scores and high school GPA's. The EKU Now! Dual Credit Scholarship is for EKU Dual Credit students with a 3.0 high school GPA, plus minimum ACT/PLAN scores of 18 in English, 19 in Math, 20 in Reading and a 21 Composite are eligible to receive free dual credit tuition for one of the two allotted courses per semester. If the student qualifies for the Whitlock Scholar Candidate Dual Credit Scholarship, these students – EKU Dual Credit students with a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA, plus minimum ACT scores of 18 in English, 19 in Math, 20 in Reading and a 23 Composite are eligible to receive free dual credit tuition for the two allotted courses per semester (http://dualcredit.eku.edu/). Courses completed for dual credit are more economical than delaying coursework until after high school graduation. Therefore, students who are advised into the dual credit courses and accelerated admission route will incur less student loan and other types of financial debt when completing a post‐secondary degree.

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Adult learner and long‐term unemployed can take flight courses at EKU in two ways. The first is to enroll as a student and go through the program over a three to four year period. A second alternative would be to earn the flight certifications through the Community Education department. Either way, adult learners will receive the same training as all EKU flight students. However, this pathway will not provide an opportunity for the 1000 hour restricted ATP. Once students complete the commercial rating as well as one of the flight instructor ratings, they are

eligible to conduct flight instruction for EKU. EKU Aviation only hires the best of the flight instructors.

There is a strong history of hiring most all student CFIs and many after graduation. Once these flight

instructors meet the minimum 1000 hours of flight, most leave immediately for a regional airline. EKU

currently employs six student flight instructors.

Students can obtain the flight instructor rating while completing their degree or upon graduation. If

hired, they can begin flight instruction once the standardization process has been completed. The three

flight ratings are: Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) and Multi‐

engine Flight Instructor (MEI). The EKU payscale is as follows:

Once graduates have earned the 1000 hour restricted ATP, they typically leave for the regional airlines.

The pay scale for ExpressJets is below. These numbers are fairly common along with a signing bonus of

$15,000 to $20,000. Total first year salary is typically $38,000.00 plus the signing bonus for a total of

$53,000.00. Additional regional airline salary information is noted on page 11. As the shortage of pilots

continue to grow, so does the starting salaries and bonus offerings for entry level pilots. The shortage

has created a “pilot’s market.”

First Officer Pay Scale

Year CRJ700 CRJ 900 CRJ 200 EMB 145

5 $ 44.00 $ 44.00 $ 43.00 $ 42.00

4 $ 43.00 $ 43.00 $ 41.00 $ 40.00

3 $ 42.00 $ 42.00 $ 40.00 $ 38.00

2 $ 41.00 $ 41.00 $ 38.00 $ 38.00

1 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 $ 37.00 $ 37.00

Captain Pay Scale Year CRJ700 CRJ 900 CRJ 200 EMB 145

5 $ 73.00 $ 73.00 $ 70.00 $ 71.00

4 $ 71.00 $ 71.00 $ 68.00 $ 69.00

3 $ 69.00 $ 69.00 $ 66.00 $ 67.00

2 $ 67.00 $ 67.00 $ 62.00 $ 65.00

1 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 58.00 $ 63.00

Pay scale for instructors with a BS in Aviation

Only one instructor rating ‐ $25.00 per

flight session

Any two instructor rating ‐ $28.00 per

flight session

All three instructor rating ‐ $30.00 per

flight session

Gold seal certificate + all ‐ $32.00 per

three ratings

Pay scale for student instructors:

Only one instructor rating ‐ $18.00 per

flight session

Any two instructor rating ‐ $20.00 per

flight session

All three instructor rating ‐ $22.00 per

flight session

Gold seal certificate + all ‐ $25.00 per

three ratings (not common)


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E.1.e Description of Participant Opportunity Acceleration via Program

Other than being a military trained pilot, the EKU Aviation program provides the quickest and most efficient path to the regional airlines and other commercial aviation operations available. The requirements to become a first officer or “second in command” (SIC) have changed significantly with the recent "1500 Hour Rule" and are much more stringent. Before the change, a First Officer only needed a Commercial Pilot Certificate along with approximately 250 hours of flight time. Today, First Officers must have the Commercial Pilot Certificate and 1500 hours of flight time (an increase of 600%). However, the FAA recognizes that structured and rigorous flight training can be substituted for a portion of the total flight hours. The FAA has made exceptions for pilots coming through certain training programs (universities and community colleges), allowing them to earn a restricted ATP in less time saving the pilot’s hundreds of hours of flying and personal expense. These exceptions are:

Graduates from approved four‐year universities with a Bachelor's degree and an aviation major need only 1000 hours total flight time and 200 hours cross‐country time if they:

o Complete at least 60 credit hours of aviation related coursework, and o Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate that was earned through the university's part 141

training program o If they complete less than 60 credit hours, but at least 30 credit hours, they need 1250

hours total flight time and 200 hours cross‐country time Graduates from approved two‐year colleges with an Associate's degree and an aviation major

need only 1250 hours total flight time and 200 hours cross‐country time if they: o Complete at least 30 credit hours of aviation related coursework, and o Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate that was earned through the school's part 141

training program. ALL other pilots need 1500 hours total time and 200 hours cross‐country time

As shown above, the shortest path to a First Officer position on a regional airline is to complete a Bachelor of Science degree at a university that possesses the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 1000 hour restricted Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. EKU Aviation is the ONLY post‐secondary FAA FAR Part 141 approved flight program in the Commonwealth. Students who complete the professional flight program will receive a BS in Aviation as well as the 1000 hour restricted ATP. This is huge for EKU graduates as it saves them 500 hours of flight time. As you can imagine, most people cannot afford to buy this flight time as it may cost an additional $50,000.00 plus. For aspiring pilots, the best opportunity is to complete an approved Bachelor's or Associate's degree program at a part 141 flight school. While there are many other ways to earn flight time as a commercial pilot (crop dusting, banner towing, pipeline or fire patrol, etc.), 90% of pilots earn flight hours as a flight instructor. Motivated CFIs will earn the time in approximately 18 months. EKU has developed a process to train and hire student CFIs. This will provide students the opportunity to earn up to $24.00 per session (up to 20 sessions per week) while completing their BS degree program. That is up to $24,000 per year while still in college. EKU also hires more seasoned CFI which are typically aerospace/aviation professionals who want to help train the next generation of pilots. EKU Aviation has a goal of awarding both the BS degree and the restricted ATP at graduation. While this is not yet the standard, in May 2016, Mr. Luke Easley achieved this goal and was hired by PSA Airlines immediately upon graduation. Once a pilot has reached 1000 hour of flight time, they are immediately hired by a regional carrier. As mentioned earlier in this proposal, regional carriers come to campus to interview students during end of


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the sophomore, beginning junior year. Most all students who are eligible and go through the interview process are offered conditional employment upon graduation and the completion of the 1000 flight hours. In spring 2016, ExpressJets offered all 13 student conditional employment. ExpressJets will be returning to EKU in April for another round of interviews. Other regional airlines are also scheduling for interviews during the spring term.

In January 2017, two of EKU’s finest student CFIs were recruited by Ward Kraft Inc. to participate in a corporate internship in Fort Scott, Kansas. One of these CFIs has also been recruited by Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas for a summer internship. These two students are receiving real‐world experiences that they will bring back to EKU to share with their fellow students and pilot trainees. EKU Aviation also has additional internship opportunities with Bluegrass Airport, Madison Airport and is working with Humana and other corporate aviation businesses on new internship opportunities for both flight and management.

E.1.f Description of Credit, Certificate, Credential, Apprenticeship, and/or Degree Participants will receive upon completion Completion of the program will result in a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation in one of the four concentrations. Graduates can enter the workforce or continue their education in a Graduate program.

Regardless of the BS degree and a concentration in Professional Flight. All flight credentials and certifications obtained during the pursuit of the degree are transferrable. Once the commercial pilot certification is obtained, the student can enter the job market. The student can also earn a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or additional instructor ratings to perform flight training at EKU, one of the satellite program sites or any available instructor opportunities. As with the regional airline pilots, flight instructors are also in high demand. The certifications that are also obtained includes:

private pilot single‐engine land (SEL),

instrument pilot

multi‐engine land pilot (MEL)

commercial pilot

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor‐Instrument (CFII)

Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI)

EKU has also been designated as a CATS Computer Assisted Testing Service approved test site. EKU can administer the FAA certification exams for private pilot, instrument pilot, commercial pilot and certified flight instructor. EKU is one of three sites in Kentucky and the only one east of I65. EKU students as well as the general public can use the EKU CATS testing center for any FAA written examinations.

E.1.g Portable/Transferrable Credits, Certificates, Credentials, Apprenticeships, and/or Degrees via Program

Hours earned through dual credit, articulation agreements, or KCTCS courses will be directly transferrable to the EKU Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation. In addition, ALL flight credentials and certifications obtained during the pursuit of the degree are transferrable. Once the commercial pilot certification is obtained, the student can enter the job market. The student can also earn a Certified Flight Instructor or additional instructor ratings to perform flight training at EKU, one of the satellite program sites or any available instructor opportunities. The certifications that are also obtained includes:

private pilot single‐engine land (SEL),

instrument pilot

multi‐engine land pilot (MEL)


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commercial pilot

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor‐Instrument (CFII)

Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI)

E.1.h Identification of Institutions to Offer Dual/Postsecondary Credit All students who take dual credit courses will have these courses transcripted upon completion with the earned grade through Eastern Kentucky University.

Students who take course through the NASEI articulation (850 potential) will receive credit (CR) for the equivalent courses at EKU upon dual enrollment at a participating community college and EKU and the completion of 15 college hours as an aviation major. If courses are taken as dual credit, the course will be applied at the time of course completion. Again, students who are part of NASEI will earn 9 credit hours for completion of AVN 150, AVN 161A and AVN 162A. They will also eligible to take ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 114, CMS 100 and other general education courses for a total of 24 plus dual credit hours.

E.1.i Estimated Cost of Successful Program Completion per Student It is difficult to provide an annual cost as students may not complete flight courses/labs at the same pace. The fee information provided includes all flight related costs, FAA exam fees and FAA check rides. The breakdown per flight rating is as follows and students will choose between the single‐engine concentration and the multi‐engine concentration (they cannot complete both):

Single‐engine concentration

Rating Description Cost

Private Pilot certificate 45 flight hours, FAA written and Check ride fees $ 8,065.00

Instrument Pilot certificate 46 flight hours, 20 simulation hours, FAA written and Check ride fees

$ 8,600.00

Commercial Pilot certificate 122 single‐engine flight hours, FAA written and Check ride fees

$ 19,355.00

Multi‐engine Pilot certificate 25 flight hours, 5 simulation hours, FAA written and Check ride fees

$ 9,240.00

Single‐engine concentration $45,260.00

Multi‐engine concentration


Private Pilot certificate 50 flight hours, 10 ground instruction hours and 3 simulation hours

$ 8,615.00

Instrument Pilot certificate 50 flight hours, 10 ground instruction hours and 30 simulation hours

$ 11,150.00

Commercial Pilot certificate 83.5 multi‐engine flight hours, 20 ground instruction hours and 11 simulation hours

$ 24,345.00

Multi‐engine Pilot certificate 20 flight hours, 25 ground instruction hours and 6 simulation hours

$ 7,580.00

Multi‐engine concentration 103.5 multi‐engine hours $51,690.00


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Optional ‐ Certified Flight Instructor ratings, (CFI is strongly recommended)


*Certified Flight Instructor ratings (CFI)

17 flight hours, 10 ground instruction hours and 5 simulation hours

$ 4,320.00

Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument (CFII)


$ 3,150.00

**Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI) choose if single‐engine option


$ 9,850.00

**Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI) choose if multi‐engine option


$ 4,700.00

* CFI required, additional ratings recommended.

** Only one MEI rating needed and will depend on the initial flight training.

E.1.j Hours of Facility Operation

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

HOURS: 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

EKU Aviation follows the typical semester schedules with fall, spring and summer classroom courses. In

addition, flight training occurs seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. A typical flight day will begin around

7:00 a.m. and many days conclude at midnight. The goal is to have all students fly at least two to three

times each week. Flight students are required to fly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Instrument Flight

Rules (IFR) and log night hours. If weather does not allow flying, students can continue flight training in

simulators. The disadvantage of not having the aircraft in a hangar is the exposure to the weather and

elements. To date, EKU has lost two aircraft to hail and lost hundreds of flight hours to frost and snow.

This alone prolongs flight training for the students and in many instances has resulted in students

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SECTION F – MARKETING PLAN F.1 Marketing Plan Description / Financial Spending (1) Provide a description of the marketing plan and spending that will be used to attract participants to workforce training and education programs at the project site for the first and subsequent four years.

Quarter Expenditure Description Estimated Cost

Q4 ‐ 2017

Radio, television, print and social media ads across Kentucky targeting KCTCS 2+2 regions and secondary partners. Top Hawk Cessna 172 will “Tour the Commonwealth” visiting all KCTCS partners and NASEI partners at the respective local airports.

$10,000.00

Q2 – 2018

Brochures sent to high school counselors, KCTCS advisors describing the Aviation program and opportunities at EKU main campus, EKU Regional campuses, KCTCS sites and dual/articulated credits in secondary schools. Attend fly‐ins at Oskosh and Sun n’ Fun to spotlight EKU Aviation program.

$5,000.00

Q3 – 2018 Brochures and additional print and social media advertisements $2,500.00

Q1 – 2019 Radio, television, print and social media ads across Kentucky targeting KCTCS 2+2 regions and secondary partners

$5,000.00

Q3 – 2019

Brochures sent to high school counselors, KCTCS advisors describing the Aviation program and opportunities at EKU main campus, EKU Regional campuses, KCTCS sites and dual/articulated credits in secondary schools.

$2,500.00

Q1 ‐ 2020 Radio, television, print and social media ads across Kentucky targeting KCTCS 2+2 regions and secondary partners

$5,000.00

Q3 ‐ 2020 Continue working with high school counselors, KCTCS advisors and EKU transfer advisors.

$2,500.00

TOTAL $32,500.00

* If additional markets and materials are required, EKU has committed $10,000.00 and will add additional funds as needed.

EKU Marketing and Communication department will handle much of the marketing and will explore the most effective avenues to market the EKU Aviation program to the Commonwealth. After year two, all areas of Kentucky should know that EKU has a first class aviation program. President Benson has said on more than one occasion that he want to see the EKU flag flying at every airport in the State. Funds are requested for advertising, including printing, mailing and travel costs. First‐year costs include designing and implementing a direct mail campaign to potential students and high schools as well as developing a promotional video for online use. In addition, EKU will use the Top Hawk Cessna 172 that was awarded to EKU by Textron Aviation to use for a year to fly into local airports and visit school districts across the Commonwealth. Subsequent years’ costs will be to maintain the high level of marketing and communication to attract new students to the aviation program. Marketing will be more than a statewide campaign, as we need to advertise our program as a more economical and overall


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better choice compared to other aviation programs in the region. Costs are estimated at $10,000 for the first year and $5,000 for each subsequent year, totaling $25,000.

F.2 Career Promotion Plan for Secondary Students High school counselors will promote our aviation program to students using the brochures, vidoes and other resources we have designed. We will assist in this effort by making appearances at career days and other such events at high schools in the region. EKU Aviation flight instructors and faculty participate in a number of “fly‐ins” at airports around the state using EKU aircraft as well as the Cessna 172 on loan from Textron Aviation through the Top Hawk program. By sending top students, energetic flight instructors and having an EKU aircraft as a backdrop, EKU generates a lot of interest and conversation at each event. Over the next 10 months, EKU Aviation will fly the Top Hawk Cessna 172 on a “Tour of the Commonwealth” to visit all NASEI schools, KCTCS sites and EKU extended campus sites.

F.3 Plan to Promote Student Engagement via Student Organization & Extra‐curricular

Activities (e.g. KOSSA) EKU has and continues to be involves in educating young people about flying through secondary student competitions as well as participating in the Young Eagles program and the Aviation Museum of Kentucky summer camps. Details of EKU involvement is below and EKU Aviation will continue to be involved in these events annually. In the middle and high school programs, EKU has been very involved in the annual Technology Student Association (TSA) and Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) student organizations. Each year EKU host a regional competition that brings over 350 middle and high school students from 49 schools to the EKU campus. Competitions include dragster design, tech bowl, problem solving, flight endurance (high school) and flight challenge (middle school). Our faculty, staff and students are heavily involved in planning and judging events. EKU has hosted this event for more than 15 years and each year it grows in student participation and student ingenuity. EKU will continue to host this event and work with the students not only to judge their event, but use the time as a learning session to discuss how to improve on their project. EKU also host the EKU Aviation Challenge for the state STLP competition. Student teams are given an

instructional/information session with an EKU flight instructor. The team then develops a flight plan to

fly from one city to another. In preparation for this event, students are encouraged to review the rubric,

collaborate with a local pilot or retired pilot/military, visit their local airport, learn about flight planning

and plan practice flights from one city to another.

After the instruction/information session, the students are provided with a city to city flight and

required to develop the best flight plan to reach their destination. The winners of the challenge will

travel to the EKU campus and work with a flight instructor to perform the city to city flight in one of the

EKU simulators. Weather permitting, EKU Aviation may also take the students and the faculty advisor for

a discovery flight at the Central Kentucky Regional airport.

EKU Aviation participates in the Young Eagles program by providing flight instructors and aircraft to

introduce children to aviation through a “discovery flight.” The flight involves the children flying in an

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EKU also provides flight instructors and aircraft for the Kentucky Aviation Museum annual Aviation

Camp held in the summer months. Again, EKU instructors interact with campers by flying three at a time

from Lexington to Georgetown to Frankfort and back to Lexington. Each camper will sit in the right seat

during one leg of the flight to experience flying an airplane. While each leg of the flight is only 20

minutes, the campers are able to record the time in their flight log book. EKU Aviation also works with

the Aviation Camp in Bowling Green as well.

EKU students have an opportunity to be involved in many aviation organizations on and off campus. The first, Alpha Eta Rho (AHR), is the International Professional College Aviation co‐ed fraternity. It serves as a contact between the aviation industry and educational institutions and serves to actively associate interested students of aviation with executives and leaders in the industry. Second, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is the world’s largest professional organization for airport executives. EKU is also affiliated with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA).

EKU will take every opportunity to promote student involvement in these organizations. EKU Aviation will have a presence at new student days on campus and other campus‐wide events. Again, EKU will be flying across the State in the Cessna 172 awarded to EKU for one year through the Top Hawk program from Textron Aviation.

EKU Aviation students often participate in extracurricular activities such as touring UPS facilities or working as a team on projects outside of the classroom. We will continue these efforts and provide incentives for student participation.


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SECTION G – OPERATIONAL FINANCES & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

G.1 Five‐year financial plan Five‐year plan for the project facility and the workforce training and education that will be offered at the facility, including information about how the program will be funded and sustained.

Expense Category Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

EKU Faculty/Staff $484,803.00 $484,803.26 $484,803.26 $484,803.26 $484,803.26

Flight Operations $193,712.00 $193,712.22 $193,712.22 $193,712.22 $193,712.22

Flight Instructors $129,960.00 $147,288.00 $155,952.00 $164,616.00 $173,280.00

FBO Operations $144,578.00 $144,578.00 $144,578.00 $144,578.00 $144,578.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $953,053.00 $970,381.00 $979,045.00 $987,709.00 $996,373.00

*Fund sources from tuition, flight fees and FBO revenue. This assumes no raises over the next five years, but does reflect increased pay for flight instructors due to the increase in flight hours/year. In addition, EKU will provide additional faculty and support staff with growth in program enrollments.

Source of Revenue Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

EKU $674,515.00 $674,515.00 $674,515.00 $674,515.00 $674,515.00

Flight Fees $129,960.00 $147,288.00 $155,952.00 $164,616.00 $173,280.00

FBO Operation $144,578.00 $144,578.00 $144,578.00 $144,578.00 $144,578.00

Federal Work Study $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00

TOTAL REVENUE $953,053.00 $970,381.00 $979,045.00 $987,709.00 $996,373.00

*Fund sources from tuition, flight fees and FBO revenue. Flight fees cover the cost of flight instructor pay, maintenance on aircraft, maintenance on simulators, hangar fees, GPS updates and costs associated with aircraft operations.

G.2 Recruiting Plan for Credentialed Teachers & Adjunct Faculty (2) Describe plans to recruit and credential teachers and adjunct faculty. Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In addition, both of the aviation professional flight concentrations are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration and must adhere to strict Federal Regulations (FAR Part 141). Eastern Kentucky University has a strong and experienced faculty with significant breadth and depth of knowledge. EKU will assume responsibility to recruit and hire additional faculty with appropriate credentials to meet certification standards. EKU human resources works with colleges and departments to assure all state and federal hiring requirements are met. Part‐time faculty are used to supplement full‐time faculty as needed. Faculty positions will be advertised and faculty interviewed per university policy. EKU Aviation has and continues to hire highly qualified faculty to teach in the aviation program. Over the past year, we have hired four exceptional faculty to help lead the aviation program. Three are tied to the flight program while one will support the management concentration. To provide an example of the level of faculty currently in the program, Mr. Greg Wilson was a marine pilot who commanded Marine


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Helicopter Squadron One. He planned and executed the Presidential support missions worldwide in concert with the Secret Service and White House staff members for four years. Mr. Joseph Marthaler was the Chief Pilot and International Captain for Humana for 16 years. He was responsible for all Part 91 operations as well as all corporate and international operations. Mr. Dennis Sinnett is a former Navy Captain who commanded naval aviation units at both the squadron and Wing level. His military experience brings a wealth of practical understanding in aviation and leadership to the program. These faculty bring a mixture of military and private sector flight experience to the program. In additional, EKU has also added Mr. Kyle Knezivich who has a wealth of experience in aerospace/aviation management as EKU is making an effort to increase enrollments and graduates in this highly needed field.

To show a commitment to the Aviation program, EKU recently hired a Chief Flight Instructor to oversee the flight operations at KRGA and will play a significant role working with the four Community Colleges that plan to participate in the flight program through the 2+2 agreements.

As for the Community Colleges, EKU will hire and supervise all flight instructors as required by the FAA. These instructors will be required to go through the same standardization process as instructors at the Richmond campus. EKU Aviation is authorized by the FAA to provide Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) and Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI) training. We are currently producing a steady stream of instructors who will be able to help fill the instructor needs at EKU as well as at the satellite sites.

G.3 Responsibility for Project Facility Maintenance Eastern Kentucky University will own and be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the

hangars, project facilities, fixed assets and equipment upon completion of the partnership project. While

the hangars and terminal space will be constructed on the Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

property, EKU will hold a long‐term lease on the property. The aircraft that will be purchased will also be

owned and fully maintained by EKU. At present, EKU has contracted with Thoroughbred Aviation

(formerly RJ Corman Aviation) to perform maintenance on all EKU leased aircraft. A strong argument for

owning aircraft is the FAA has such stringent maintenance requirements that EKU puts a lot of money

into aircraft we do not own. The current fleet of aircraft are leased from Christiansen Aviation in

Tulsa, Oklahoma. When aircraft are returned to Christiansen Aviation, they have been maintained to

the highest standard of maintenance and safety and are always in much better condition than they

were when they were received.

The additional equipment such as the flight simulators and remote piloted vehicle (RPV) will be

purchased to enhance the quality of the flight program. The RPV will be purchased soon after funds are

available. The purchase of additional simulators will be to increase the capacity to serve larger numbers

of students. The simulators are used to provide students with time‐building opportunities as well as the

ability to practice difficult maneuvers before performing them in the aircraft. The utilization of

simulators not only allow the students to attempt difficult maneuvers before actually performing them

in an aircraft, but also decrease the overall cost by substituting simulation time for aircraft time. The

simulators have a maintenance agreement with the manufacturer and EKU has employed a technician

who services the units in‐house.

EKU can expand and recruit many more students but is limited by a significant shortage of hangars as

well as aircraft. As for long term ownership, in the event EKU no longer conduct flight training, the


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facilities will be transferred to the Central Kentucky Regional Airport which is owned by Madison

County, the City of Berea and the City of Richmond.

G.4 Project Timeline While the timeline below is a general indication of when each event will occur, EKU and State purchasing regulations may slow an aggressive schedule. Currently, there is a six to eight week lead time for steel building which will be used for the community hangars. Regardless, EKU Aviation will work feverishly to meet all projected target dates as we are anxious for the aircraft and infrastructure that will allow the aviation program enrollments to explode.

General Timeline for EKU Aviation Execution

Target Date Description

June 1, 2017 ‐ Signed grant agreement/ training will continue with emphasis on recruitment. ‐ Initiate purchase process for 3 single‐engine Cessna 172R aircraft currently under lease. ‐ Initiate purchase process for two Piper Seminoles currently under lease. ‐ Issue RFP for 9 single‐engine Cessna 172R/S models. ‐ Issue RFP for 3 complex Piper Arrow aircraft. ‐ Issue RFP for 100’x 90’ hangar. ‐ Issue RFP on temporary facility for EKU Aviation operations. ‐ Issue RFP for electrical upgrades and door/installation for maintenance hangar

June 6, 2017 Work with Madison Airport Board to move forward with the terminal/EKU educational facility.

June 21, 2017 Issue award for 100’x90’ hangar for immediate construction (6 to 8 weeks for building delivery)Issue awards for 9 single‐engine Cessna 172 R/S models and three Piper Arrows Issue award for electrical upgrades and door/installation for maintenance hangar

August 1, 2017 Issue RFP for 120’x100’ community hangar

August 1, 2017 Begin media blitz blanket KCTCS satellite sites and Kentucky for recruitment.

September 15, 2017 Issue award for 120’x100’ community hangar for immediate construction (6 to 8 weeks for building delivery)

March 1, 2018 Begin construction on terminal/EKU educational facility.

July 1, 2018 Issue RFP for RPVs and simulator

July 1, 2018 Enrollments open at KCTCS/satellite sites.

August 1, 2018 Issue award for RPVs and simulator

September 15, 2018 Issue RFP’ for simulators for KCTCS sites. RFP’s will be issued based on current enrollments and enrollments for fall 2018. Once target enrollments have been met, the award will be issued.

May 1, 2019 Determine if more time is needed for temporary space for EKU Aviation operations

May 1, 2019 Complete construction on terminal/EKU educational facility

January 15, 2020 Evaluate the enrollment status at EKU, KCTCS sites and secondary partners to determine where additional needs exist and make appropriate adjustments for future expenditures.

January 2020 ‐ June 2022

Continue evaluation of aviation program, KCTCS sites and secondary partners. Add additional sires as appropriate and as needed.

June 2017 ‐ 2022 Continuous marketing of aviation program across Kentucky. Growth of program expected to approach 500 students total by May 2022.

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G.5 Demonstrated Experience/Success for Training, Upkeep and Construction Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, coeducational, public institution of higher education offering

general and liberal arts programs, pre‐professional and professional training in education and various

other fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Eastern has a distinguished record of more

than a century of educational service to the Commonwealth. Aviation is a program that is not only

unique, but one that is working to meet a major need in Kentucky and the United States. EKU Aviation

has undergone significant changes to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR). The flight operations

moved away from the vendor model and all flight operations were brought in‐house. The curriculum

was developed from scratch to provide our graduates with an advantage as they entered the job

market. From its beginning, EKU Aviation has been resourceful and demonstrated the ability to offer an

aviation program with limited resources. These efforts have increased the active flyers approximately

500% over the past six years. In addition, many of our students take full advantage of their academics

and graduate with a dual concentration in professional flight and aerospace management.

The EKU Aviation program is the only program in the nation with the 1000 hour restricted ATP

certification and 100 plus hours of multi‐engine flight. EKU Aviation has a unique and effective program

that exceeds the expectation of regional airline carriers. Matthew Lauer, Assistant Manager ‐ Pilot Hiring

with ExpressJets writes “Eastern Kentucky still holds the record for the most CJOs (conditional job

offers) given out on a single day with our first two‐day AP3 testing visit resulting in 13 conditional

offers. In June of 2016, we had our first EKU student begin employment with ExpressJet. His attitude,

professionalism and excellence in training proved to be a testament to the quality of Eastern

Kentucky’s aviation program.” This speaks to the quality of our students, faculty and staff. As previously

mentioned, EKU Aviation has built a high level of faculty in the program. Not only are our students being

hired by ExpressJets, but also PSA Airlines, CommutAir and others. It is rewarding to watch regional

airlines compete for EKU Aviation graduates.

The faculty and staff have exceptional aviation experiences and given the proper resources will raise the

national profile of EKU Aviation. The faculty and staff credentials include:

Mr. James Gregory Wilson – Aviation faculty Mr. Wilson is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Marine Corp who has an extensive career in military aviation. Mr. Wilson’s certifications include: FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane SEL, FAA Certified Flight Instructor, FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Rotorcraft). During his time in the military, Mr. Wilson also served as a Military Flight Instructor and Standardization Pilot, HMX‐1 Director of Safety and Standardization and a White House Helicopter Aircraft Commander. His command also included the Deputy Director, Administration and Resource Management Division where he managed a 200 person division that supported 2,000 active duty Marine Corps, government, and contractor personnel by providing a broad range of services including logistical/facility services, IT/computer support, physical and communications security, security policy, human resources, fiscal, and audio/visual services. He directed a team of 30 and controlled training budgets of $3M which included the supervision of human resource actions, including recruitment, pay setting, disciplinary, and Equal Employment Opportunity matters. A highlight of his career included his role as the White House Helicopter Aircraft Commander where he served as the Director of Safety and Standardization, Assistant Security Officer and Logistics Officer for Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX‐1). This role included the planning and executing of Presidential support missions worldwide in concert with Secret Service and White House staff members. Directed all


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aviation and ground safety training programs, aircrew coordination training, and all standardization issues for 150 Presidential‐support pilots and aircrew. Directed the security department, comprised of approximately 200 Marines responsible for providing security for the fleet of Presidential helicopters. In addition, Mr. Wilson completely rebuilt the Presidential‐support pilot standardization training program to include new inspection procedures, database to track pilot data, and aircrew coordination training. He also developed and implemented a comprehensive Security guard training program. Mr. Victor Joseph Marthaler – Aviation faculty Mr. Marhaler is a graduate of Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University with a BS in Aviation Technology/Flight and a Master of Aeronautical Science with emphasis in Aviation Management and Aviation Safety Systems. Early in his career he served as a flight instructor before moving into corporate aviation. Joe served as the Chief Pilot, International Captain and Training Officer for Humana Inc. based in Louisville, Kentucky. While serving as the Chief Pilot and International Captain for Humana for 16 years, Joe was responsible for and performed all Part 91 operations as well as all corporate and international operations. In addition, he was responsible for assisting with other corporate duties and International Operations. As part of his Chief Pilot duties, Joe provided curriculum and training of new hires and establishes the department budget. Over his highly successful career, Joe has maintained a thorough knowledge of the latest developments within the aviation community including FARs and other Federal, State, Local and Foreign Regulations affecting Operations. In addition to his flight and corporate experience, Joe has also has been formally trained in aircraft maintenance and holds the Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certification as well as the certified flight instructor (CFI), instrument instructor (CFII) and multi‐engine instructor (MEI) certificates. He has served as the Chief Flight Instructor for EKU Aviation since October 2015. Mr. Dennis Sinnett – Aviation Coordinator and faculty Dennis is a native of Annapolis, MD, and is a 1982 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation, he attended flight training at NAS Pensacola FL, NAS Whiting Field, FL, and Corpus Christi, TX. He was designated a Naval pilot in January, 1984. During his naval career, he served in operational squadrons on both coasts and completed numerous overseas operational deployments. Additional flying tours included duty in Air Test and Evaluation ONE (VX‐1) where he served as Operational Test Director for various fixed and rotary wing aircraft. He served on a number of major staffs which included: Executive Assistant to Commander, Naval Air Forces and Deputy Commandant at the United States Naval Academy. He has commanded naval aviation units at both the squadron and Wing level. One such assignment included the P‐3C Wing Commander and Chief Pilot. Mr. Sinnett was responsible for the safety, well‐being, policies, discipline and efficiency of the command, while exercising authority over the training, readiness and combat operations of five operational squadrons and operations, training and readiness of an Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Depot and Aviation Supply Depot. He directly controlled total assets worth over $2.7 billion dollars. He was responsible for worldwide deployment of personnel and aircraft in support of combat and operational flights as directed by national security directives. In his leadership role, he was responsible for over 250 pilots, 2,000 aircrew and 50 aircraft conducting worldwide Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance combat operations. In total, he ensured all required training, qualification and currency for over 250 pilots and over 550 Naval Flight Officers


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He has been formally trained in aircraft maintenance, operations, training and safety. He is a qualified commercial pilot, a certified flight instructor (CFI), instrument instructor (CFII) and multi‐engine instructor (MEI). Additionally, he earned a Master’s Degree from Embry‐Riddle University. Mr. Matthew Smith – Chief Flight Instructor Matt was hired as the Chief flight instructor at EKU in October 2016. Matt holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with over 25 years of flying experience including part 121 training in multiple transport category aircraft and over 10 years of experience as a flight crew member in air carrier operations, both freight and passenger service. He has formal training and experience in advanced aircraft systems, including large turboprop and turbojet operations as well as crew resource management, international flight operations, and hazardous materials handling. His academic credentials include a Master’s degree in teaching and experience in both classroom and practical instruction at both the secondary and university levels. Mr. Smith has been a Certificated Flight Instructor since 1994 and also holds both the Instrument (CFII) and Multiengine Instructor (MEI) ratings with over 1000 hours of instruction given in aircraft. Mr. Jason Bonham – Airport Manager Jason Bonham graduated in 1999 from EKU and launched his aviation career as a flight instructor and then advanced to corporate aviation. As chief pilot for NGAS Resources Inc., he was tasked with the development and organization of the flight department. He served as the pilot and manager for approximately eight years before joining the EKU Aviation team in 2011 as the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) manager of the Central Kentucky Regional Airport. With the experienced he gained managing and flying for a corporate flight department, he streamlined the airport’s operations and has built a successful FBO. In 2015, he was appointed to the Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) Board of Directors and was selected as Chair of the Communications Committee. Through KAA, he worked alongside the strategic planning committee to secure an additional $10 million in funding for the Kentucky Department of Aviation's annual budget. Mr. Bonham holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating (ATP) as well as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) and Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI) certifications Mr. Mark Farris – Maintenance Manager Mark has served as a flight instructor and maintenance manager for EKU Aviation for over five years. In

his role as Aircraft Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mark was responsible for the operation of a

Cessna 310 and Cessna 340 providing transportation for U.S. Coast Guard personnel as well as coastal

patrols. In this position he served as the aircraft commander transporting Coast Guard flag officers and

staff members. In his career, Mark has logged over 5000 hours of flight time and holds certification as a

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) and Multi‐engine Instructor

(MEI).

In addition to Mark’s impressive flight credentials, he also obtained the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)

maintenance certification and will complete his Inspector Authorization (A&P) within the next few

months.

Mr. Randall Sizemore who recently retired from the Louisville Flight District Standards Office (FSDO)

praised EKU for undertaking the enormous task of writing the multi‐engine curriculum. EKU Aviation has

built a strong reputation for providing high quality graduates from the profession pilot and aerospace

management concentrations. Employers (airlines and airports) now come to EKU to interview our


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students on campus and in many instances our students have multiple offers. With the projected

shortage of pilots, the market has improved significantly for graduates.

Eastern has a strong history of planning and developing excellent educational buildings. The most recent

example is the EKU Science building that is a state of the art building for science education. Eastern will

partner with the Madison Airport Board to construct hangars and a terminal/classroom facility. EKU and

the Madison Airport Board has developed a strong synergistic relationship and together we have made

significant improvement at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport.

The National Air and Space Education Institute is a network of high schools that introduce students to

career opportunities within the aerospace industry and produce College and Career Ready students

through a series of aerospace related career paths. Each school is partnered with their local regional

airport and industry and local aerospace professionals to insure authenticity and currency. To ensure

consistency in the curriculum it is vetted through NASEI. In addition to the curriculum, NASEI has also

developed pathway specific post‐secondary and industry relationships to support program development

within schools in the network.

The partnerships that have developed over recent years have now come together to reaffirm the

commitment to aviation education in Kentucky. If this grant application is successful, EKU, the

secondary, post‐secondary and industry partners will go the extra mile to make Kentucky the state of

choice for aviation education.

As for the upkeep and construction of facilities, Eastern Kentucky University has a long history of

facilities construction and management. EKU has hired Mr. Paul Gannoe who serves as the Associate

Vice‐president of Facility Services and Capital Planning. He along with Mr. Ron Snider, Project Manager

and Project Administrator have a structure and staff in place to manage all construction projects on the

EKU campus as well as conduct all routine and preventive maintenance.

The equipment that receives funding from this grant will be owned by Eastern Kentucky University. Any

facilities built at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport will have shared ownership agreement between

EKU, Madison County and the cities of Richmond and Berea, KY.


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SECTION H – PROPOSED FACILITY STUDY The training will occur on Richmond campus and at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport. The airport is

in need of infrastructure to handle the flight training program. The Madison County Airport Board has

agreed to allow a current hangar to be used as a maintenance hangar. This hangar will need some minor

renovations to make the facility more conducive for maintenance work. However, the need for

additional hangar space is a must for the EKU Aviation program. The proposed 100’ X 90’ hangar will

hold approximately 10 EKU aircraft. The additional hangars will be needed to house the additional

aircraft (single and multi‐engine) as the program continues to expand. The immediate need will be a

100’ x 90’ hangar and a 120’ x 100’. Construction on the second hangar will begin ahead of the purchase

of additional aircraft.

H.1 Explanation of Decision to Pursue New Construction/Renovation of Current Facilities As mentioned, the training will be conducted on the EKU main campus and at the Central Kentucky

Regional Airport (KRGA). At present, all available training facilities, ramp and hangar space has been

utilized and busting at the seams. The Central Kentucky Regional Airport is in desperate need of

additional infrastructure to handle the increased flight operations from EKU Aviation.

To assist in utilizing space efficiently and effectively, an older, smaller hangar has been identified by EKU

and the Madison Airport Board to be used as the maintenance hangar. This hangar will require some

electrical and facilities upgrades as well as a new door. However, it will relocate the maintenance

operations away from stored aircraft in a community hangar and reduce the chances of potentially

damaging surrounding aircraft.

The current FBO/terminal/education facility does not have enough office space, briefing rooms,

planning space, weather, dispatching, etc. All space in the current facility is being used and it is still not

enough. Not only is this a hindrance to EKU Aviation flight operations, but also to the general aviation

community. Pilots who fly charter or corporate do not have anywhere to rest and wait while their

passengers attend to business in the area. The constructions of these facilities will not only benefit the

EKU Aviation program, but will have a significant impact on economics development in Madison and

surrounding counties.

H.2 Cost Per Square Foot for Renovations and New Construction of Facilities This proposal request a joint EKU educational facility/terminal as new construction as well as two

community hangars. The hangar that will become the new maintenance facility is much cheaper to

renovate with a new door and electrical upgrades that to build a new facility. A new 100’x60’ hangar

would require demolition of the current facility and construction of the new facility. The estimated cost

for this operation would be in excess of $450,000.00 which is 9 times the renovation cost.

Cost Per Square Foot

Classification $ Per Square Foot

Renovation $89.13

Construction $64.00

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SECTION I – REPORTING CRITERIA I.1 REPORTING CRITERIA

Enrollment data; Current enrollment in the EKU Aviation program is 172. This number could easily grow to 350‐400 given an investment in aircraft and infrastructure. The enrollments in the NASEI program are 850 plus and each of these students have a career pathway that will allow them to earn up to 9 hours of flight courses (plus any additional courses they may take such as ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 114, CMS 100, etc. Opportunities to participate are also extended to any high school who has a dual credit agreement with EKU. In addition, all junior and seniors who meet the entrance requirements are eligible to take dual credit courses in the aviation core, supporting courses and general education.

Completion Percentage;

Year:2011 Year:2012 Year:2013 Year:2014 Year:2015

Average actual time to degree – native students

4.5 4.33 4.33 4.33 4

Average actual credit to degree – native students

139.6 141.00 139.1 140.2 133.0

Average actual time to degree – transfer students

3.75 2.50 4.0 3.67 2.86

Average actual credit to degree – transfer students

138.8 143.00 136.8 143.2 141.00

Continued Enrollment Data; The following tables will be provided to track enrollments and degrees conferred for the years required by the project. The following is an example of how the data has been collected in past years. Current enrollment for fall 2016 is 172.

Year: 2012 Year: 2013 Year: 2014 Year: 2015 Average

Enrollment 152 159 155 163 158

Degrees Conferred 20 19 27 20 22

The retention rate is: EKU Aviation retention rate is second only to the Honors program on campus.

Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Average

Freshman 73.47% 70.00% 60.42% 68.63% 68.13%

Sophomore 83.87% 78.95% 77.78% 87.50% 82.03%

Junior 88.00% 86.67% 90.00% 83.33% 87.00%

Total 80.00% 77.12% 75.00% 76.29% 77.10%


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Credentials & Degrees Granted; In addition to reporting the Bachelor of Science in Aviation graduates, EKU will also report the number of private pilot certificates, Instrument Pilot certificates, Commercial Pilot certificates and Multi‐engine Pilot certificates. Additional certifications that are optional are Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) and Multi‐engine Instructor (MEI). While these additional certifications are optional, most complete at least the CFI so as to be able to build hours to reach the 1000 hours for the restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate. All of this data will be reported as well. The following table will illustrate the information to be reported.

Rating 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Private Pilot

Instrument Pilot

Commercial Pilot

Multi‐engine Pilot

Certified Flight Instructor

Certified Flight Instructor –Instrument

Multi‐engine Instructor

1000 hour restricted ATP

Junior/Seniors Receiving Postsecondary Credit/Credentials/Certifications EKU will work closely with NASEI to collect data on dual and articulated credits issued annually as well as certifications obtained by students while in high school. The survey will identify the total number of juniors and seniors among the secondary partners included in the project who will successfully receive postsecondary credit, credentials or certifications. At present, all students who complete the required courses as identified in the articulation agreement will receive the appropriate number of hours are EKU.

Job Placement Data; A recent survey of Aviation graduates from EKU shows that 60% went immediately into the workforce, 10% went into the military and 30% continued their education by enrolling in graduate school. A few of the locations where EKU students were employed include: Blue Grass Airport, Southwest Airlines, Travelers Insurance, Atlantic Aviation, Aerosim Flight Academy, ExpressJet, PSA Airlines, CommutAir. Job titles included: Airport Operations Specialist, Operations Specialist/Supervisor, Ground Operations Supervisor, Flight Instructor, Line Service Technician, Corporate Co‐pilot, Pilot, Operations Manager, Senior Claims Analyst. The same survey shows that 50% found employment immediately after graduation, 30% were employed in less than six months while 20% took longer than six months. This survey will be issues annually to collect job placement data for recent graduates.

Job Retention at six (6) Months; In a recent survey, all respondents indicated they were either employed full‐time, in the military or in graduate school. Surveys will be conducted annually to identify employment status including advancements, promotions, job satisfaction and pay increases.

Skills Assessment Scores of Training Participants The following metrics are examples used to evaluate the EKU Aviation program. The data is collected each semester and evaluated annually. These metrics will be provided to show the academic progress of student in the program. The metrics include pass rates for flight certifications exams and FAA performance based check rides as well as oral and written communications and critical thinking.


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Objectives Means of Assessment & Criteria/ Task Results/Observations

Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐1 Critical Thinking‐Students will use critical thinking, based on AVN 334A.

Assessment Method: Evaluation of academic program critical thinking activities Criterion: 80% (or higher) of students achieve 1st time pass on AVN 334A commercial pilot FAA practical test 80% or higher 1st time student pass on AVN 334 comm check

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 100% 5/1/2015 100% Type ‐ Strength Result Status: Result closed‐No further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐1 Critical Thinking‐Students will use critical thinking, based on AVN 467.

Assessment Method: AVN 467 Program exit exam Criterion: 75% or higher achieve 80% on AVN 467

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 88.89% 5/1/2015 100% Type ‐ Strength Result Status: Result closed‐No further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐2 Communication‐Students will communicate effectively both orally and written, based on AVN 401.

Assessment Method: Evaluation of academic program communication activities Criterion: 75% of students achieve 80% or higher on AVN 401 75% or higher achieve 80% on AVN 401

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 96.3% 5/1/2015 85 % Type ‐ Strength Result Status: Result closed‐No further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐2 Communication‐Students will communicate effectively both orally and written, based on AVN 467.

Assessment Method: AVN 467 Exit Exam Criterion: 75% of students will achieve 80% or higher on AVN 467 exit exam 75% or higher achieve 80% on AVN 467



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Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐4 – Students will be qualified to fly an airplane solely by reference to instruments under instrument flight conditions (IMC) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) instrument flight rules (IFR), based on instrument pilot written captured by part 141 renewal stats.

Assessment Method: FAA Instrument Pilot Written Exam Criterion: 80% of the students will score 70% or higher 80% of the students will score 80% or higher

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 92% 5/1/2015 88 % Type ‐ Strength Result Status: Result closed‐No further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐4 – Students will be qualified to fly an airplane solely by reference to instruments under instrument flight conditions (IMC) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) instrument flight rules (IFR) ), based on instrument pilot practical captured by part 141 renewal stats.

Assessment Method: FAA Instrument Pilot Practical Examination Criterion: FAA notification of successful completion. 80 % pass rate on first attempt.



Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐4 – Students will be qualified to fly an airplane solely by reference to instruments under instrument flight conditions (IMC) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) instrument flight rules (IFR), based on instrument pilot academic ground course AVN 220.

Assessment Method: EKUs FAA approved program of instruction: Instrument Pilot academic courses AVN 220 Criterion: 80% of students will score 80% or higher



Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐5 – Students will perform Commercial pilot duties of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, based on commercial pilot written captured by part 141 renewal stats.

FAA Commercial Pilot Written Exam Criterion: 80% of the students will score 70% or higher 80% of the students will score 80% or higher



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Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐5 – Students will perform Commercial pilot duties of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, based on commercial pilot practical captured by part 141 renewal stats.

Assessment Method: FAA Commercial Pilot Practical (AVN 334A) Examination Criterion: FAA notification of successful completion. 80 % pass rate on first attempt.



Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐5 – Students will perform Commercial pilot duties of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, based on commercial pilot academic ground course AVN 300.

Assessment Method: EKUs FAA approved program of instruction: Commercial Pilot academic courses (AVN 300) Criterion: 80% of students will score 80% or higher

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 94.74% 5/1/2015 62% Type ‐ Strength Result Status: 5/1/2016 Result closed‐No further action needed 5/1/2015 Result Open‐Further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐6– Students will perform of a multi‐engine pilot based on multiengine private pilot add‐on practical captured by part 141 renewal stats.

Assessment Method: FAA Multiengine Private Pilot Add‐on Practical Examination Criterion: FAA notification of successful completion. 80 % pass rate on first attempt.



Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐6– Students will perform of a multi‐engine pilot, based on multiengine pilot academic ground course AVN 305.

Assessment Method: EKUs FAA approved program of instruction: Multi‐engine Pilot academic courses (AVN 305) Criterion: 80% of students will score 80% or higher

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 95.0% 5/1/2015 87% Type ‐ Strength Result Status: Result closed‐No further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐7– Students will perform duties of a certified flight instructor, certified flight instructor‐instrument, and multi‐

Assessment Method: FAA Fundamentals of instruction (FOI) written examination, AVN 415. Criterion: 80% of students will score 80% or higher

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 100% 5/1/2015 100% Type ‐ Strength


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engine instructor, based on AVN 415 FOI.

Result Status: Result closed‐No further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐7– Students will perform duties of a certified flight instructor, certified flight instructor‐instrument, and multi‐engine instructor, based on AVN 415 CFI.

Assessment Method: FAA Certified Flight Instructor Written Examination (AVN 415 CFI) Criterion: 80% of the students will score 70% or higher 80% of students will score 80% or higher

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 100% 5/1/2015 66% Type ‐ Strength Result Status: 5/1/2016 Result closed‐No further action needed 5/1/2015 Result open‐further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐7– Students will perform duties of a certified flight instructor, certified flight instructor‐instrument, and multi‐engine instructor, based on AVN 421 CFII.

Assessment Method: FAA Instrument Instructor Written (AVN 421 CFII) Examination Criterion: 80% of the students will score 70% or higher 80% of students will score 80% or higher



Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐7– Students will perform duties of a certified flight instructor, certified flight instructor‐instrument, and multi‐engine instructor, based on Flight instructor practical examinations.

Assessment Method: FAA Flight Instructor Practical Examination Criterion: FAA notification of successful completion. 80 % pass rate on first attempt.

Result/Observation Type: 5/1/2016 100% 5/1/2015 66% Type ‐ Strength Result Status: 5/1/2016 Result closed‐No further action needed 5/1/2015 Result open‐further action needed


Student Learning Objective: AVN‐Pro Flight‐7– Students will perform duties of a certified flight instructor, certified flight instructor‐instrument, and multi‐engine instructor, based on AVN 421.

Assessment Method: EKUs FAA approved program of instruction: Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and multi‐engine instructor pilot academic courses (AVN 421). Criterion: 80% of students will score 80% or higher


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