Columbus State Community College — Southwest Center at Bolton Field

At the edge of Bolton Field airport on Columbus’s southwest side, this center is built around specialized instruction rather than the full-service campus experience. Columbus State places its Aviation Maintenance Technology program here, with routes to Airframe and Powerplant certificates and an applied associate degree. Fire Science classes and academy training are also temporarily based at Bolton while a permanent facility is developed.

The college lists Firefighter I and II among the certificates available at the center. Aviation students work toward skills tied to aircraft inspection, repair, and maintenance; the department’s program pages and current class schedule explain prerequisites and the sequence for each credential. This is a focused training address, so applicants seeking general advising, financial aid, or a broad selection of introductory courses should first contact the relevant office or begin at the Columbus Campus.

The published address is 5355 Alkire Road. The college posts weekday operating hours, a campus map, and driving directions; the facility is closed Friday through Sunday according to its current location page. The aviation program asks students to contact it during college breaks. Check the course schedule for the room and training site before travelling, especially while Fire Science remains in temporary quarters.