Colegio Técnico Experimental de Aviación Civil, Aviation technical school in Quito, Ecuador.
The Colegio Técnico Experimental de Aviación Civil is a technical school in Quito that prepares students in air traffic control, aeronavigation, and meteorology. The facility includes specialized laboratories and technical equipment where students develop hands-on skills in these aviation fields.
The school was founded on September 22, 1977, originally named Colegio Técnico Aeronáutico de Aviación Civil. It was established with support from the Ecuadorian Air Force as a training center for aviation technical personnel.
The school's emblem features the Andean condor, a symbol linking national identity with Ecuador's aviation education mission. This symbol shapes how the institution presents itself and connects its purpose to the country's natural heritage.
The school is located on Avenida 10 de Agosto and Capitan Alfonso Yepez in Quito, making it accessible by public transport. It maintains connections with aviation industry employers who offer students practical work experience through internship opportunities.
Graduates earn an intermediate science degree that prepares them for either civilian or military aviation careers. Those who complete the program are legally exempted from mandatory military service.
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