US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Signs Agreement with Seminole State College of Florida

New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA–EpicFlightAcademyandSeminoleStateCollegeof Florida (SSC) havesigned anagreementthat allowsEpic-trained pilots to transfer their certifications ascollegecredit toward a degree at SSC. Pilots can earn up to 27 credit hours toward an associate’s degree.Epicpilots can transfer:

Private Pilot (6 credit hours)Instrument Rating (6 credit hours)Commercial Single-Engine (6 credit hours)Commercial Multi-Engine or CertifiedFlightInstructor – Instrument (4 credit hours)CertifiedFlightInstructor (5 credit hours)

An SSC associate’s degree requires 60 credit hours. Therefore,Epicpilot training can fulfill nearly half of that requirement.“ThisagreementwithEpicFlightAcademyoffers a fantastic opportunity for individuals to not only earncollegecredit but also to complete a credential atSeminoleStatefaster,”said Dr. Loretta Ovueraye, vice president of Academic Affairs atSeminoleState.“With the credits earned from their licensure, students will be a step aheadandhave a wide range of options to continue their education in preparation for a successful career in some of Florida’s high-demand, high-paying industries.”“We are excited to announce thisagreementwithSeminoleStateCollege,”said Danny Perna, founderandCEO ofEpicFlightAcademy.“This provides a pathway for ourflightstudents to turn their FAA-issued flying credentials intocollegecredit toward a degree in more than 200 program options. Furthermore,SeminoleState’s online courses offer flexibility toEpicpilots who have joined the workforce. ASeminoleStateCollegedegree will enhance their career opportunities.”EpicFlightAcademywas founded in 1999andcurrently has ten campuses.Epicoffers FAA-certifiedflightandaircraft mechanic training.SeminoleStateCollegebegan offering classes in 1966andhas six sites.SeminoleStateoffers associateandbachelor degrees.Source: Epic Flight AcademyPhoto Credit: Epic Flight Academy