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§ 3008. Cooperative aviation centers
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Administrator
(2) Cooperative Aviation Center
(b) Cooperative Aviation Centers
(1) Designation required
(2) Purpose
(3) Institutions described
An institution described in this paragraph is an educational institution that—
(A) applies to enter into an agreement with the Administrator providing for the establishment of the program at the institution;
(B) has, as a part of its curriculum, a four-year baccalaureate program of professional flight and piloting instruction that is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International; and
(C) is located in a geographic area that experiences a wide variation in climate-related activity, including frequent high winds, convective activity (including tornadoes), periods of low visibility, heat, and snow and ice episodes, to provide opportunities for pilots to demonstrate skill in all weather conditions compatible with future encounters during their service in the commissioned officer corps of the Administration.
(c) Cooperative Aviation Centers Advisor
(1) Assignment
(2) Duties
The Cooperative Aviation Centers Advisor shall—
(A) coordinate all engagement of the Administration with Cooperative Aviation Centers, including assistance with curriculum development; and
(B) serve as the chief aviation recruiting officer for the commissioned officer corps of the Administration.
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 218, as added Pub. L. 116–259, title I, § 105(a), Dec. 23, 2020, 134 Stat. 1157; amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIV, § 8403(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1910.)