Nathan Combs, Lockheed Martin facilities engineering manager; Chris Johnson of Lockheed Martin; William Seay of Lockheed Martin; John Hango, Greenville Tech student in the aircraft program; and Walt Carter, aircraft program instructor, stand with the new equipment. (Photo/Provided)

Staff Report
Published Aug. 31, 2012

Lockheed Martin of Greenville donated equipment to the Greenville Technical College Aircraft Maintenance Technology program.

Lockheed donated a non-destructive inspection machine that is no longer used at the company’s Greenville facility. The machine will be used to teach students processes for inspection of aircraft components.

Students will be able to check for cracks and other potentially significant problems without having to destroy the component or take it apart. This process helps assure aircraft operational safety and reduces inspection costs, according to a press release.