Kansas State University at Salina plans to offer full-time helicopter training, starting in January.

The Salina Journal reports that the school will partner with a private helicopter flight school to train students to earn ratings and certifications for helicopters.

Kurt Barnhart, head of the university’s aviation department, says the school’s current helicopter training is offered only as part of its fixed-wing program.

Arizona-based Universal Helicopters is providing the university with three helicopters and flight instructors for the program.

Barnhart said he expects the helicopter training to have 30 to 40 students within a couple of years.

Universal has a similar program at Dodge City Community College.