FORT PIERCE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology has announced plans to expand their Fort Pierce, Florida campus. The expansion, projected to cost nearly $4 million, is part of Aviator’s strategic growth plan and will include a multi-faceted construction project.

“We are excited to announce this incredible expansion at our Fort Pierce campus,” said Michael Cohen, Founder and President of Aviator College. “As we continue to grow to meet the demands of the aviation industry and our increasing student body, we are also expanding the variety of programs we offer. The aviation industry is currently estimating a severe shortage of pilots and maintenance technicians as the baby boomer population ages out and retires. We plan to do our part to meet those needs.”

Expansion plans include adding 5,000 square feet to Aviator’s academic building. The current 24,000 square foot academic building is a modern two-story building that houses the classrooms, flight simulator, learning resource center, FAA testing center, library, pilot shop, bookstore and Administrative offices. Additional expansion plans include adding 18,000 square feet for a new Airframe Power Plant Technician Training facility, building a new advanced simulator building to house flight simulators and adding additional college campus housing. Ground breaking will take place in early 2019. With the expansion of the College, approximately 20 new positions will be created.

As one of the United States’ leading fulltime aviation colleges that offers both degree and non-degree aviation certifications, Aviator College has graduated thousands of students from all over the world. For more information, visit their website at http://www.aviator.edu or call them at 1-800-635-9032. The College is located at the Treasure Coast International Airport and Business Park in Fort Pierce.

ABOUT AVIATOR COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Aviator College started in 1983 as an aviation school offering flight training. Now more than 35 years later, Aviator College has developed into one of the leading aviation colleges and flight schools in the United States, and has over 500 students currently enrolled. Aviator’s Aviation Degree program has specific emphasis on the pilot training aspects needed to meet the requirements of the commercial airline pilot industry.

Aviator College also offers an Aircraft Maintenance Technician program at its newest campus located in Kissimmee, Florida. All of Aviator’s classes are taught by professional, certified teachers preparing students for their new career in the aviation industry. For more information on Aviator’s programs, financial assistance or for a tour of the campuses, view their website at http://www.aviator.edu, call 1-800-635-9032 or visit their campuses located at 3800 Saint Lucie Blvd., Fort Pierce, Florida 34946 or Kissimmee Gateway, Airport Campus, 606 Dyer Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 34741.

SOURCE Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology