To meet the growing demand for aviation manufacturing in Guilford County and across the Triad, GTCC is building a new aviation training facility on its Cameron Campus in Colfax, N.C. just minutes from Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA). This center will expand GTCC’s ability to train the next generation of aviation professionals in advanced technologies.

Meeting Regional Demand

The aviation industry in the Triad region is expanding rapidly, with major employers such as Boom, JetZero, Honda Aircraft Company, HAECO, and FedEx Express creating strong demand for a skilled workforce. The new Aviation Center will give students the space, technology, and resources they need to prepare for these high-demand jobs.

Value to the Community and Region

  • Guilford County & City Impact: Provides a pipeline of skilled aviation workers to support local economic growth.
  • Triad Region Impact: Strengthens the Triad’s position as one of the fastest-growing aviation hubs in the Southeast.
  • Student Impact: Expands access to training in composites, structures, assembly, avionics, and aerospace manufacturing.

 

GTCC Aviation Center Render Render of the GTCC Aviation Center Building One
GTCC Aviation Center Building One Render Render of the GTCC Aviation Center Building One

Project Phases

Phase I

Building One
  • $34.6 million investment funded by Guilford County and the State. 
  • 70,000 square feet of new training space. 
  • Relocates and expands training in composites, structures, assembly, and avionics. 
  • Increases GTCC’s training capacity by 40%, serving 700+ students annually. 
  • Construction kicks off Fall 2025. 
  • Scheduled opening: Spring 2027.

Phase II

Buildiing Two
  • Planned $60 million expansion (not yet funded). 
  • Adds another 70,000 square feet of training space. 
  • Expands training capacity by 66%, serving 1,000+ students annually.

GTCC Aviation Center Groundbreaking

GTCC leaders and partners participate in the Aviation Center groundbreaking ceremony, standing with shovels in front of construction equipment and a banner displaying the future facility rendering.

With the support of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, aviation industry leaders, and other elected officials, GTCC officially broke ground on the first phase of its new aviation campus.

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