National Center for Aviation Training Opens in Wichita
World-class aviation and aerospace training joins world-class research, design and manufacturing in Wichita, KS, with the opening of the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT). The 230,000-square-foot facility on Wichita’s Jabara Airport offers cutting-edge technology in customized training for companies, and traditional technical training for students.
NCAT is a partnership between Wichita’s aviation OEMs, suppliers, Sedgwick County, Wichita, the State of Kansas, NIAR and Wichita Area Technical College. Sedgwick County is the funding partner for the center, working closely with industry leaders and public partners.
NCAT opened this fall and offers 37 certifications and degrees in a state-of-the-art environment. It features 21 classrooms and 25 labs to provide hands-on, real-world training for up to 1,500 students.