Robert B. Clifton Airframe & Powerplant Technology Scholarship

This scholarship’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to a first year student who is pursuing a career as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. The scholarship was established to honor retired OCC emeritus faculty member Robert B. Clifton by his son Christopher, daughter Jennifer, and family.

Bob began his aviation career in 1956 and his teaching career in 1969. During his 30 year tenure at OCC he last held the academic rank of Professor, and was the Aviation Department Chair.

His desire for excellence, dedication, professionalism, and concerns for his students’ training were always placed at the highest level. One of the most inspiring things in his office, besides his state and national honors, was a wall covered with thirty pictures of his graduation aviation classes.

His hallmarks at OCC include the creating of the first aviation powerplant, avionics, helicopter, and computer training programs plus his input into the design of the John S. Owens Skill Center’s Aviation Training Facility.