Outside of the Denton location, training will take place at US Aviation locations in San Marcos, Texas, and Peachtree City, Georgia.
The details
The agreement will run through December 2035 and supports the Air Education and Training Command requirements for flight students, according to the announcement.
It allows US Aviation to give initial pilot training by providing contractor-provided aircraft, simulators, curriculum and instructional services under a performance-based model.
As a part of the contract, those flight training officers will be able to pursue certificates in private pilot, multi-engine and instrument rating.
The contract was a competitive acquisition, and eight offers were received, according to the announcement.
What else?
US Aviation Academy was founded in Denton in 2006 and has supported military and civilian flight training programs in the U.S. and abroad.
The training school offers courses on how to become a pilot, domestic flight training, military flight training and international flight training. The school also has courses for working in flight dispatch and aircraft maintenance, according to its website.
