With a shortage of airline workers projected in the next decade by industry leaders, McKinney ISD officials saw a need to create an aviation program.
“Originally, the community, city and school district ... came together and worked towards creating this program,” said Todd Young, senior director of MISD’s Career and Technical Education program, in an email.
About the program
Started about 10 years ago, the Aviation Academy has grown to become one of the most successful CTE programs in the district, with over 200 students involved annually, Young said. Freshman and sophomore students take classes at their home campuses, while juniors and seniors work at the McKinney National Airport through a partnership with the city, he said.
