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Adams County Partners with McAir Aviation at Colorado Air and Space Port
On Friday, Aug. 22, Adams County held a signing event with representatives from McAir Aviation, which will be expanding their operations with a new flight training location in October at the county owned and operated Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) near Watkins. This new partnership will promote economic development opportunities at CASP as well as workforce development through training and partnerships in Adams County and throughout the Denver metro area.
“We’re always looking for partners that would be a good fit at CASP, and McAir fits the bill in every way,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “There are so many reasons to be excited for McAir’s arrival in Adams County, including the additional jobs created, expanded economic opportunities for our community, and a higher profile for CASP throughout the aviation industry.”
The Federal Aviation Administration approved McAir’s Part 141 flight training at CASP, and this collaboration represents a major step forward in addressing the aviation industry’s growing need for commercial pilots, a demand projected by Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook to reach 119,000 new pilots in North America between 2025–2044.
Located seven miles from Denver International Airport, CASP offers an uncongested environment for flight operations—making it an ideal location for McAir’s newest flight campus opening in October.
“McAir’s partnership with Colorado Air and Space Port is a natural extension of our mission to prepare the next generation of pilots through training and strong industry partnerships,” said Tom Rogers, Chief Flight Instructor at McAir, “Additionally, we are proud to bring the Altitude Pilot Pathway closer to more students in the Denver area.”
In 2023, McAir Aviation, in partnership with Allegiant Air, launched the Altitude Pilot Pathway, a flight training pathway designed for new students to train for possible careers as pilots at Allegiant. In this program, Altitude cadets meet senior Allegiant executives and get to know the airline, home bases, and culture, both in-person and through an exclusive online community. Additionally, cadets will have priority opportunities to apply for Altitude Certified Flight Instructor positions and build their flight hours.
To learn more about Colorado Air and Space Port, visit coloradoairandspaceport.com. For more information on McAir Aviation, visit mcairaviation.com.
