George Stone Technical College

10/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sean Morgan, our new HVAC/R Instructor, to the George Stone Technical College family!

We are excited and grateful to welcome him to our team as we continue our mission of creating opportunities that transform lives.

A special THANK YOU to Patti Ellingson with DiversiTech, a manufacturer of HVAC/R products, for generously donating new supplies for our HVAC/R class! Your support helps provide our students with valuable resources for hands-on learning and career preparation. We appreciate your investment in the next generation of skilled HVAC/R professionals!

We look forward to the knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm Mr. Morgan will bring to our students and program.

Next time you see Mr. Morgan on campus, please take a moment to say hello and help us make him feel right at home!

Welcome to GSTC, Mr. Morgan, and thank you, DiversiTech, for supporting our students!

10/13/2026

ECPS Schools and Offices to Remain Closed through Friday, October 16, 2026

Pensacola, FL - ECPS campuses and offices will remain closed through Friday, October 16, as district personnel and contractors are actively making repairs and mitigating damage across our campuses. The District is planning to resume normal operations on Monday, October 19, barring any unforeseen developments.

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Program of the Week #3: Aviation Mechanics Program

Take your aviation maintenance career to the next level with the engines that keep aircraft in the sky!

Our Aviation Powerplant Mechanics program (1,350 clock hours) builds on the General curriculum and delivers the specialized training needed for FAA Powerplant ratings. Combined with the Airframe pathway, it prepares you for the full industry-standard credential.

Upon completing the coursework, students receive a Career Certificate from GSTC and qualify to take the required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examinations: FAA Airframe Rating and FAA Powerplant Rating. Together, passing these exams grants the full FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

High Placement Rates & High Regional Demand:
Being located near major aerospace hubs and military infrastructure in the Florida Panhandle, the program boasts near-100% completion and high job placement rates, leading directly into local aerospace sectors.

Hands-on shop and lab work with real aircraft engines, systems, and industry tools means you’ll graduate ready for day-one success.

Interested in learning more? Contact the Aviation Coordinator, Will Chambers at [email protected] or 850-786-6533

Know the destination… enjoy the journey!

10/07/2026

Program of the Week #2: Aviation Airframe Mechanics Program

Ready to build a career that keeps aircraft flying safely?

Our Aviation Airframe Mechanics program (1,350 clock hours) prepares you for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe ratings through hands-on training that meets FAR Part 147 standards. You’ll master the General and Airframe knowledge, oral, and practical exams while working with real tools, materials, and aircraft systems used in the industry.

Graduates enter the commercial, military contractor, and general aviation sectors.

Common career paths include:
• Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) / Mechanic
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
• Avionics / Systems Technician
• Line Maintenance Mechanic
• Component Repair / Overhaul Specialist
• Aerospace Manufacturing & Assembly Technician

With strong local demand from airlines, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities, and aerospace employers in the Pensacola area and beyond, this program opens doors to high-demand, well-paying careers in aviation maintenance.

Interested in learning more? Contact the Aviation Coordinator, Will Chambers at [email protected] or 850-786-6533

Know the destination… enjoy the journey!

10/05/2026

Program of the Week #1: Aviation Airframe Mechanics Program

Ready to build a career that literally keeps the world flying?

Students in our Aviation Airframe Program complete rigorous coursework governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Training is structured into three core phases:
• General Aviation Core
• Airframe Maintenance
• Powerplant Maintenance

Under FAA requirements, at least 50% of the program’s clock hours must take place in hands-on shop environments—so you’ll spend serious time turning wrenches, not just turning pages.

You’ll train with industry-standard equipment, including: Hand & Precision Tools; Fabrication & Structural Tools; Electrical & Diagnostic Equipment; Shop & Maintenance Machinery
From structural repairs to complex systems, this program prepares you for real-world aircraft maintenance careers.

Interested in learning more? Contact the Aviation Coordinator, Will Chambers at [email protected] or 850-786-6533