EKU Aviation Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky University Aviation EKU Aviation Eastern Kentucky University EKU Aviation March 10, 2017 Submitted by: Tim Ross/EKU Aviation 302 Whalin Technology Complex 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475 859‐622‐1197 [email protected] EKU Aviation Eastern Kentucky University TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 1 SECTION A.1 ................................................................................................................................. 1 Subsection A.1.a.‐ Proposed Use of Funds ............................................................................... 1 Subsection A.1.b.‐ KWIB Sectors & Career Pathways ............................................................... 1 Subsection A.1.c.‐ Selection Criteria / Goals & Outcomes ........................................................ 1 Subsection A.1.d.‐ Existing Program Shortfalls ........................................................................ 2 Subsection A.1.e.‐ Regional System of Training ....................................................................... 2 SECTION B – LOCAL EMPLOYMENT DATA/PROJECTIONS .......................................................... 3 SECTION B.1 ................................................................................................................................. 3 Subsection B.1.a.‐ Local Unemployment / Labor Force Participation ...................................... 4 Subsection B.1.b.‐ Current Posted Job Openings for KWIB Sectors .......................................... 6 Subsection B.1.c.‐ Five‐Year Workforce Demand Data ............................................................ 6 Subsection B.1.d.‐ Junior/Senior Completion Data ................................................................... 7 Subsection B.1.e.‐ Annual Enrollment & Credentials Data ....................................................... 9 Subsection B.1.f.‐ Entry‐Level Wage Data .............................................................................. 10 SECTION C – PROJECT PARTNER LETTERS ............................................................................... 12 SECTION C.1 NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE EDUCATION INSTITUTE ........................................................... 12 Subsection C.1.a.‐ Letter from Kentucky Department of Aviation ......................................... 13 Subsection C.1.b.‐ Letter from Kentucky Aviation Association ............................................... 14 Subsection C.1.c.‐ Letter from Madison County Airport Board .............................................. 15 Subsection C.1.d.‐ Letter from United Parcel Service (UPS/UPS Airlines) ............................... 16 Subsection C.1.e.‐ Letter from National Air and Space Education Institute ........................... 17 Subsection C.1.f.‐ Letter from Owensboro Community and Technical College ...................... 18 Subsection C.1.g.‐ Letter from Hazard Community and Technical College ............................ 19 Subsection C.1.h.‐ Letter from Ashland Community and Technical College ........................... 20 Subsection C.1.i.‐ Letter from Jefferson Community and Technical College .......................... 21 Subsection C.1.j.‐ Letter from Southeast Community and Technical College ......................... 22 Subsection C.1.k.‐ Letter from Thoroughbred Aviation .......................................................... 23 Subsection C.1.l.‐ Letter from Bluegrass Airport .................................................................... 24 Subsection C.1.m.‐ Letter from Ward Kraft Incorporated ...................................................... 25 Subsection C.1.n.‐ Letter from ExpressJets ............................................................................. 26 Subsection C.1.o.‐ Letter from Textron Aviation .................................................................... 27 Subsection C.1.p.‐ Letter from Industrial Service Solutions .................................................... 28 SECTION D – PROJECT BUDGET/EXPENDITURES ........................................................................... 29 SECTION D.1 ‐ SUMMARY OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ......................................................................... 29 Subsection D.1.a.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs ............................................................... 29 Subsection D.1.b.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs ............................................................... 29 Subsection D.1.c.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs ................................................................ 29 Subsection D.1.d.‐ Summary of Total Project Costs. .............................................................. 30 SECTION D.2 – NON‐CASH MATCH BUDGET .................................................................................... 39 SECTION D.3 – PROPOSED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE .......................................................................... 39 EKU Aviation Eastern Kentucky University SECTION E – WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION DESCRIPTION ......................................... 41 SECTION E.1................................................................................................................................ 42 Subsection E.1.a.‐ Program Participants Served .................................................................... 42 Subsection E.1.b.‐ Annual Program Participant Completions ................................................ 42 Subsection E.1.c.‐ Current/Projected Enrollment by KWIB Sector .......................................... 42 Subsection E.1.d.‐ Paths of Targeted Participants ................................................................. 43 Subsection E.1.e.‐ Opportunity Acceleration via Program ..................................................... 45 Subsection E.1.f. ‐ Credit/Certificate/Credential/Degree Received ........................................ 46 Subsection E.1.g.‐ Portable/Transferrable Credit/Certificate/Credential/Degree(s) ............ 46 Subsection E.1.h.‐ ID of Institutions to Offer Dual/Postsecondary Credit .............................. 47 Subsection E.1.i. ‐ Student Estimated Cost of Program Completion ..................................... 47 Subsection E.1.j. ‐ Hours of Facility Operation. ...................................................................... 48 SECTION F – MARKETING PLAN .............................................................................................. 49 SECTION F.1 – MARKETING PLAN DESCRIPTION / FINANCIAL SPENDING ................................................ 49 SECTION F.2 – CAREER PROMOTION PLAN (SECONDARY) ................................................................... 50 SECTION F.3 – STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................... 50 SECTION G – OPERATIONAL FINANCES & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ............................................ 54 SECTION G.1 – FIVE YEAR OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL PLAN .............................................................. 54 SECTION G.2 – RECRUITING PLAN FOR FACULTY ................................................................................ 54 SECTION G.3 – FACILITY MAINTENANCE PLAN .................................................................................. 55 SECTION G.4 – PROJECT TIMELINE .................................................................................................. 56 SECTION G.5 – EXPERIENCE/SUCCESS IN OPERATIONS ....................................................................... 57 SECTION H – PROPOSED FACILITIES STUDY ............................................................................. 61 SECTION H.1 – CONSTRUCTION VS. RENOVATION OF FACILITIES .......................................................... 61 SECTION H.2 – COST PER SQUARE FOOT (CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION) ............................................. 61 SECTION I – REPORTING CRITERIA .......................................................................................... 62 SECTION I.1 ................................................................................................................................ 62 EKU Aviation Eastern Kentucky University SECTION A – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A.1.a How Funds Will Be Used for Facilities, Equipment, and 1st Year Marketing Dan Thomas, Workforce Planning Manager for UPS states “A robust aviation program at EKU is an opportunity to put Kentuckians into the pipeline for high‐paying jobs with long term growth potential. It’s an opportunity we simply can’t allow to pass us by. A stronger aviation program at EKU will ultimately benefit the businesses and citizens of the Commonwealth.” EKU Aviation has worked to build a strong and vibrant program. However, to take this program to the next level and become a major force in the industry, we need help. Mr. Thomas also adds that UPS is on pace to hire nearly 300 pilots and 120 mechanics this year alone and hiring at this pace will continue for the foreseeable future. EKU Aviation is the conduit to UPS, Amazon and other high‐paying aerospace/aviation jobs. If awarded this grant, EKU will immediately begin purchasing single, complex and multi‐engine aircraft. Over the past six years, EKU has leased aircraft from Christiansen Aviation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This requires a monthly lease and all maintenance must be performed in keeping with the FAA FAR Part 141 guidelines. If Christiansen Aviation decides