DCA is Expanding - Houston Campus (Non-Degree Program)
Posted 2008/06/20 12:01
By Rachel
In June 2008, Delta Connection Academy will expand its flight training in Houston, Texas. In our current partnership with San Jacinto Community College, we have been able to offer students a degree program. Now, our non-degree track program will be available for students at our Houston base. Our operations are located at the Ellington Field Airport. This field hosts military, commercial, and NASA aircraft along with general aviation air services.
ELLINGTON FIELD
Located approximately 15 miles south of Houston, Ellington Field consists of three active runways used for both military and civil aviation. Ellington is the base for NASA’s administrative, cargo transport, and high-altitude aircraft. Included in NASA’s fleet are the T-38 Talon jets, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, and the NKC-135 aircraft, which is a zero-G trainer. Ellington Field also houses the only two WB-57F aircraft used for atmospheric research and reconnaissance still flying in the world today. Additionally, the Texas Air National Guard, Texas Army National Guard, and the U.S. Coast Guard also maintain a presence at the base. Ellington Field is home to the largest flying club in Texas and the annual “Wings Over Houston” air show.
FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM
At our Houston, Texas base, students can participate in our full program including Private/Instrument, Commercial Multi-Engine, Commercial Single-Engine Add On, and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. Once students have completed the program, we welcome them to interview for a full-time flight instructor position to build flight time and gain dual-given hours. As a Delta Connection Academy Certified Flight Instructor, students have the opportunity to earn their Certified Flight Instructor Instrument and Multi-Engine Instructor Ratings.
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Houston is an ideal location for flight training with comfortable temperatures and a high number of clear flying days throughout the year. In addition to your time in the sky, Houston offers many attractions. The Lone Star Flight Museum, Houston Zoo, Downtown Aquarium, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, and Galveston Beach are within close proximity to Delta Connection Academy’s Houston base. Houston itself spreads over three counties; however, Harris County, Houston’s county seat, is the nation’s third largest with 3.4 million citizens.
