Board reviews contract with Aviation Prep Academy to offer aviation and drone training through Hempstead Works

The board reviewed a proposed agreement to contract with Aviation Prep Academy to provide occupational skills training at the Town of Hempstead’s career center. A deputy commissioner described three courses: a 55‑hour aviation prep course ($799 per student), a 21‑hour drone‑flying course ($175 per student) and a 200‑hour dispatch course ($5,500 per student).

Officials said the courses would be offered to clients of the Town's Hempstead Works Career Center to help residents pursue aviation and related jobs. The contract amount per student varies by course; the board included the item on the administrative calendar and commissioners explained how the program fits town workforce‑development offerings.

The board did not debate the contract at length during public comment; residents used time to ask other administrative questions. Staff said further details and course lists are available through the department.