{"id":3699,"date":"2018-12-19T17:07:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T17:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.tstc.edu\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2018-12-19T17:07:23","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T17:07:23","slug":"tstc-takes-graduates-future-to-new-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.tstc.edu\/?p=3699","title":{"rendered":"TSTC takes graduate\u2019s future to new heights"},"content":{"rendered":"

(HARLINGEN) – Unsure about his future, Nicholas Trevino left the Rio Grande Valley to work in the oil fields. Although the pay was good, he knew that his future in a fluctuating industry was not secure, so he decided to enroll at Texas State Technical College in 2016.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to December 2018: The 23-year-old graduated with honors last night with his second associate degree and a 4.0 GPA in Aircraft Powerplant Technology during TSTC\u2019s commencement ceremonies at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. He joined more than 100 graduates who also earned certificates or associate degrees.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never thought college was for me, and TSTC changed that,\u201d said Trevino. \u201cThankfully, everything has come together like it has, and I\u2019m excited to begin a new chapter in my life with a new career.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Kingsville native, who earned his first associate degree from TSTC in the summer of 2018 in Aircraft Airframe Technology, said it was his uncle Raul Garcia, also a TSTC alumnus, who inspired him to attend TSTC and pursue a career in aircraft maintenance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the years I have seen his success and how TSTC shaped his career and life,\u201d said Trevino. \u201cAnd I\u2019ve always been amazed by it. So when he suggested I move back home and attend TSTC, I didn\u2019t hesitate.\u201d\"Nick<\/a><\/p>\n

In fact, Trevino not only followed in his uncle\u2019s footsteps by attending the same college, but he also pursued the same major.<\/p>\n

Garcia currently works in Kingsville at L3 Technologies, an aerospace and defense company, overseeing a team of mechanics.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope to work with my uncle someday and to join the L3 family,\u201d said Trevino. \u201cI have set goals for myself, and this is one of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trevino already has his Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license and an FAA aircraft airframe license. Upon passing his certification exam, Trevino will also have an FAA aircraft powerplant license.<\/p>\n

He said he hopes also to learn to fly and become a pilot, get certified in aircraft inspection authorization and later become an FAA instructor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels great knowing that the experience and training I received at TSTC and the certifications I worked hard to receive have given me confidence to enter the workforce,\u201d said Trevino. \u201cI\u2019m in this for the long haul and ready to continue to learn and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

When he was a student, Trevino had the chance to work hands-on with a Piper Aztec airplane, some aircraft engines and a helicopter.<\/p>\n

Trevino said working in TSTC\u2019s Talent Management and Career Services office as a work-study program student also gave him experience and the opportunity to develop soft skills in communication, leadership, teamwork and adaptability.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom my instructors and supervisors to my peers, I have built lifelong relationships and friendships,\u201d said Trevino. \u201cEveryone has been a blessing in my life, and for that I am grateful because never in a million years did I think I would be given any of the opportunities TSTC has given to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aircraft Airframe Technology and Aircraft Powerplant Technology are also offered at TSTC\u2019s Abilene and Waco campuses.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit tstc.edu.<\/p>\n

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