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PCC Aviation Technology Program Could See Major Funding Boost

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Students and an instructor at Pima Community College's aviation technology program watch a plane pass above as they perform maintenance on a small aircraft at the college's facility near Tucson International Airport on Feb. 4, 2019.

Pima Community College could see a major boost in state funding in next year's budget. Gov. Doug Ducey proposed $20 million to help the college expand its Aviation Technology Program. It allows students to earn their associate degree in aviation technology or certifications in structural repair, airframe mechanics and power plant mechanics among others. Arizona 360 visited its facility near the Tucson International Airport and learned more about the growing demand for this type of skilled labor.