The Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex (MAAC) located in Bridgeport, WV is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting/advancing a robust, healthy aerospace industry in WV. This year marks the start of a newly revised MAAC Aerospace Education Program. Through this program the MAAC hopes to excite student interest and promote the:

• Pursuit of advanced studies for degrees or certifications in West Virginia aerospace higher education programs
• Production of a sufficient aerospace workforce not only to sustain the West Virginia aerospace industry but also permit continued growth

With the assistance of school administrators and faculty, the MAAC Aerospace Education Program will create an aerospace oriented curriculum for the teachers and their students. The curriculum will include educator guides, presentations, activities, etc. all of which adhere to the WV education system’s Content Standards and Objectives. Some additional activities of the MAAC’s Aerospace Education Program include:

Participating in Career Fairs
Organizing of Aerospace Industry Days with Local Companies
Arranging Guest Speaker Programs
Arranging School Trips to Aerospace Museums, etc.
Sponsoring School Aviation Clubs
Conducting Teacher Flight Workshops
Conducting Student Summer Camps

If you would like more information about this program and would like the MAAC to come into your school please contact us.