Eight lucky students and several faculty members from
Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center were invited to visit the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Attendees gained a better understanding of the facility’s military mission in support of the war fighter.
Principal Alexander joined the students for a special tour of the P-3 Orion aircraft production lines. Senior officer and pilot, Stephen Mayer, escorted the students through the production line, explaining the work cells. Students marveled at the size, condition and cleanliness of the aircrafts.
The next stop on the tour was the ejection seat shop where the aircraft ordinance systems supervisor explained how pilots eject from the damaged, airborne planes. Students took turns sitting in the specialized chair.
“This was a great experience for our students,” said Principal Alexander. “We had no idea how much work it takes to maintain these planes, but it is necessary and important for the safety of our Navy military personnel.”
Thanks to the tour organizers for their part in this experience: Andrea Saunders, FRCSE; Marsha Childs, FRCSE; Rosemarie Parsch, DCPS. The two-hour tour served as part of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Disability Mentoring Day.
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