The Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit has chosen Coosa Valley Technical College’s new Aviation Maintenance program to restore one of the division’s aircraft.
CVTC’s Aviation Maintenance program will refurbish the paint and interior of the twin-engine Cessna.
“When this project is finished, the Georgia State Patrol will have gained an additional aircraft for our fleet at a minimum cost to refurbish,” said Colonel Bill Hitchens, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. “The students who performed the work will have gained valuable experience that will benefit them as they move into the workplace.”
The project will take approximately one year to complete. GSP is purchasing the supplies and Coosa Valley Technical College’s students will be doing the labor.
Currently, the Georgia State Patrol Aviation unit is comprised of 14 helicopters that are located at six hangars throughout the State. The operation locations are in Kennesaw, Thomson, Athens, Albany, Reidsville, and Perry. The Aviation Unit performs search and rescue missions utilizing FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) camera systems and Night Vision Goggles.
Many missing persons and criminals have been located using this technology. Other services include: manhunts, transportation of state officials, aerial photography, aerial surveillance, natural disasters, SWAT missions, forest fires, and static displays at high schools, colleges, civic groups, local law enforcement agencies, air shows, and churches.
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