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Jax State Aviation Takes Flight in Jasper
25 Jul
Summary
- Regulators approved Sanders Flight Training Center in Jasper as an off-campus site.
- Commercial aviation students will begin coursework in fall 2026.
- The program combines university courses with FAA Part 141 flight labs.
Jacksonville State University's commercial aviation program has received state approval to expand its reach to Jasper. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education officially designated Sanders Flight Training Center as an authorized off-campus instructional site during a June 12 meeting. This landmark decision allows the university to offer its commercial aviation concentration out of the Walker County facility starting in the fall 2026 semester.
The partnership with Sanders Flight Training Center is designed to merge academic rigor with practical flight training. Students will engage in both university-level coursework and FAA Part 141 flight labs, a crucial component for earning a Bachelor of Science in Aviation. University leaders anticipate this collaboration will provide students with the comprehensive skills and real-world experience necessary for a thriving career in the aerospace industry.
