AVIATION NORTH CAROLINA
Aviation in the Triad was founded in 2013 with the goal of promoting the future of aviation in the Triad region of North Carolina. our name and ambition has expanded! AIT is now Aviation North Carolina. www.aviationnorthcarolina.com We cover the entire state of North Carolina. There are over 22,000 individuals in our state that hold some type of aviation certificate. Te
ns of thousands more work in aviation related jobs. Businessmen, economic developers, and politicians all agree that aviation is a core industry in a thriving North Carolina economy today, and is the runway to a brighter economic future tomorrow. North Carolina is clearly an important aviation hub for America and its significance is growing daily. The Triad region currently boasts over 6500 jobs in aviation. We have over 4500 FAA certificate holders in our area. Companies such as Hondajet, Fed Ex, Timco, and B/E Aerospace have located in our region and are adding jobs. Honda Jet just recently announced the hiring of an additional 1200 people. Our central location on the East Coast with low cost/high quality of living makes the Triad area of North Carolina an ideal place to locate. And these companies need the high quality pool of workers we develop. Programs such as the Andrews High School Aviation Academy, Triad Aviation Academy, and the GTCC aviation college are developing the experienced, educated, and talented work force required by the aviation industry. Aviation North Carolina will keep you abreast of all the latest and relevant aviation news, events, and announcements.
