JAMAICA, N.Y., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The New
Terminal One Team took to the skies today announcing an innovative
community initiative to provide flight-training scholarships to
rising students in the August Martin High School Aviation Academy
as the air travel industry predicts a global shortage of pilots in
the future, officials said.
The announcement comes as The New Terminal One Team ramps up its
local presence as part of the JFK Redevelopment Program, a
$13 billion infrastructure project
underway with the first phase scheduled for completion in 2023.
The innovative student flight training initiative comes as
mandatory retirement and stricter rules requiring co-pilots to have
more flight time have industry experts predicting a need to fill
thousands of pilot vacancies during the next several decades.
Under the grant initiative, 29 students will receive flight
training at the Academy of Aviation in Farmingdale, NY, officials said.
The New Terminal One Team, collectively known as the
"Consortium," comprises operating and financial partners led by CAG
Holdings and The Carlyle Group, JLC Infrastructure,
and Ullico. The Consortium was selected by the Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey to undertake the redevelopment and
expansion of JFK's Terminal One. The plan was first unveiled
in Governor Andrew Cuomo's Vision
Plan for the John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) in 2017.
Amit Rikhy, President, and CEO
of CAG Holdings, said, "The New Terminal One Team is thrilled
to award flight training scholarships to these 29 exceptional
August Martin students. We are proud to support the
development of the next generation of aviation professionals by
providing young people with access to Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) experiences."
Rory Parnell, Principal at
August Martin High School, said, "One of the most important
components of the Aviation Academy is that scholars can accrue
actual flight hours in an aircraft. Thanks to The New
Terminal One Team providing funds for our scholars to receive the
first stage of their flight time as a result of our partnership
with the JFK Redevelopment Program we have opened the door to
internships, technical training, and a direct pathway to a myriad
of career options within aviation. We look forward to continuing to
find ways to create new opportunities for our scholars as we work
to shape the aviation leaders of tomorrow."
The Aviation Academy at August Martin High School helps
prepare students for careers in the air travel industry. Students
receive training on In-Flight Simulators at the school. They
also receive observation hours, flight hours, and classroom time
with flight instructors off-site
Eric Lane, Vice-president at
JLC Infrastructure, said, "Our goal with the redevelopment of
Terminal One at JFK is not only to deliver a world-class terminal
that New Yorkers can be proud of but to also create positive,
long-term benefits for residents of the surrounding communities. We
are extremely happy to support the students of August Martin and
look forward to motivating the next generation of pilots and
aviation professionals."
"Congratulations to the August Martin High School Aviation
Academy students who will receive flight-training scholarships
thanks to The New Terminal One Team," said Queens Borough
President Melinda Katz,
Co-Chair, JFK Redevelopment Advisory Council.
"These students represent the future of aviation and deserve all
the support we can give them. The New Terminal One Team deserves to
be commended for helping these students to reach the skies
literally."
"I am proud of the opportunities provided to students as a
direct result of the redevelopment of Terminal One at JFK
Airport. This grant will allow aspiring aviators from August Martin
High School to take advantage of the jobs and growth occurring
right here in their own backyard," said Assemblywoman
Alicia L. Hyndman(D-Laurelton)
"York College congratulates The
New Terminal One Team on providing this grant to August
Martin High School," said Dr. Marcia V.
Keizs, President, York College
CUNY. "By receiving early flight
training afforded via this thoughtful funding, aspiring
pilots at this outstanding high school in the JFK
backyard, get a jumpstart on their training. Whether they
choose to pursue careers as pilots or managers, it is critical to
know the industry from the ground up; and this opportunity
will provide the initial skills to succeed early and fully in their
careers."
Isaiah Lovell, 18,
senior, Aviation Academy at August Martin High School,
said, "We are a family at August Martin, and it starts with our
great principal. At first, I just wanted to be an aircraft
mechanic, but I realized with encouragement from my teachers all
the doors that I can open for myself by being both a pilot and
aircraft mechanic. Everyone here has been very encouraging, which
has fueled my love and passion for flying. I am very grateful to
The New Terminal One Team for the flight-training scholarships
because they are pushing us all to fly higher without putting a
hole in our pockets. The new program is great because it helps the
community by allowing someone like me to pursue my dreams and have
a career in aviation."
"Being a student at August Martin High School and being a part
of the Aviation Academy has been a life changing event for me,"
said Khandakar Shohan, 18, a
senior in the Aviation Academy whose family immigrated to
New York from Bangladesh.
"The free flight training scholarships by The New Terminal One Team
in partnership with The JFK Redevelopment Program has brought new
energy to the school and direction to the Aviation Academy. The
resources they are proving are beneficial because, without it, some
of us wouldn't be able to achieve our dreams to become pilots."
"Being a pilot is my dream, and August Martin High School is the
source of it," said Hadia Ghuman,
17, a junior in the Aviation Academy who immigrated to
New York with her family from
Pakistan. "The staff here is
great, and they push you and help you get the best out of you. I
want to thank The New Terminal One Team, and everyone involved
because the pilot flight training program gives us a better
opportunity and chance to reach our goals even before we get to
college. It will help us earn a private pilot's license even before
we finish college."
"I want to be a pilot or an emergency room physician, but I know
that the training and guidance I have received at the Aviation
Academy will help prepare me for both, said Cashele Brown,
18, a senior in the Aviation Program at August Martin High
School. "I am very grateful to my school, The New Terminal One Team
and The JFK Redevelopment Program for the flight training program
because it has given students like me, and the Aviation Academy at
August Martin High School the resources needed to have this
opportunity. The flight-training grant and scholarships are nothing
but a terrific opportunity for all students in the program."
The JFK Terminal One Project is one of the largest
public-private partnerships in U.S., history and comes several
years after the $4 Billion LaGuardia
Airport modernization deal.
About The Carlyle Group and CAG Holdings
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with
deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four
business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global
Credit and Investment Solutions. With $222
billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2019, Carlyle's purpose is to invest
wisely and create value on behalf of our investors, portfolio
companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. The
Carlyle Group employs more than 1,725 people in 33 offices across
six continents. www.carlyle.com
CAG Holdings is The Carlyle Group's dedicated US-based
investment platform for airport infrastructure investment
opportunities globally. CAG Holdings is led by an experienced
management team with a track record of over 70+ airport projects
globally combined with a deep, localized understanding of the US
airport market.
About JLC Infrastructure
JLC Infrastructure is an investor, and asset management firm
focused on the transportation, communications, energy, utilities,
and social infrastructure sectors in the
United States. The firm was formed in 2015 by Loop Capital
and Magic Johnson Enterprises and currently manages investments in
the redevelopments of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport and Jeppesen
Terminal at Denver International
Airport (the Great Hall Project). JLC is a certified MWBE by the
Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey.
About Ullico
For more than 90 years Ullico, the only labor-owned insurance
and investment company has been a proud partner of the labor
movement keeping union families safe and secure. From insurance
products that protect union members, leaders, and employers to
investments in building projects that have created thousands of
union jobs, our customers continue to trust us with protecting
their families, employees, and investments. Ullico Inc. Family of
Companies includes The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico
Casualty Group, LLC.; Ullico Investment Company, LLC (Member
FINRA/SIPC); and Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc.
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