“Our community succeeds when local government and
business collaborate to support programs that improve
our economy,” said Councilwoman Nury Martinez. “Because
of Clay Lacy's dedication to the future of this airport,
local students have new opportunities to land great,
well-paying jobs working on private jets. From
developing a solution to keep this school open to
today's generous donation, Clay Lacy Aviation has been a
wonderful partner that I'm proud to work alongside.”
During the ceremony, legendary aviator and company
founder Clay Lacy announced a new scholarship program
that will cover the entire costs of tuition, tools,
materials and required Federal Aviation Administration
exams for two NVOC-Aviation students in financial need
each year. He also recognized two graduates.
“When I started Clay Lacy Aviation in 1968 with a single
Learjet, I could never have imagined operating a fleet
of 75 business jets or having more than 300 employees as
we do today,” Lacy said. “I’m proud to say that we
employ more people at higher wage jobs and generate the
highest tax revenue per acre than anyone on the
airfield. Most importantly, the economic benefits and
jobs we generate stay in the City of Los Angeles.”
Scheduled for completion by year-end 2015, the new
development combined with Clay Lacy Aviation’s current
leasehold will encompass 14 total acres, 149,000 square
feet of hangar space and 34,667 square feet of office,
training and meeting space. The physical orientation of
the South Campus is designed to keep private jet
travelers completely out of view from the surrounding
street and aircraft ramp areas.
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