Airport Board Chair Says Avionics Program Meets Growing Aviation Demand
· Texas Border Business
Randy Summers, chairman of the Weslaco Midvalley Airport Advisory Board, announced the launch of a new avionics technician program during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 12, 2026. This initiative, a collaboration among South Texas College, Hidalgo County, the City of Weslaco, and the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation, aims to prepare local students for careers in aviation technology. With a growing demand for aircraft maintenance professionals, the program will provide hands-on training to equip students for immediate employment after graduation. Summers emphasized the importance of local training to support regional economic growth and workforce development.
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