GTCC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Campus
Guilford Technical Community College officially broke ground on the first phase of its new aviation campus. Minutes away from Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA), the $34.6 million, 70,000-square-foot training center will be constructed on GTCC’s Cameron campus and will expand the college’s aviation training facilities. The new campus will house the college’s aviation programs such as technologies in composites, structures, and assembly, along with the aviation manufacturing and avionics programs.
“GTCC has a proud history of partnering with aviation companies in the Piedmont Triad to meet the industry’s evolving needs. Our programs emphasize practical, in-demand skills, including aircraft systems repair, composite material manufacturing, flight operations, and quality control. This approach not only equips graduates to excel in their careers but also strengthens the region’s reputation as a hub for aviation innovation and excellence,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D.
The addition of the first of two planned buildings will increase GTCC’s capacity by 40 percent, allowing the college to serve over 700 students annually. The building is expected to open in Spring 2027. Phase two of the new aviation campus is estimated to cost up to $60 million and will add a second building and parking structure with an additional 70,000-square feet of training space, next to the initial building. This will double the college’s current training capacity, enabling GTCC to support over 1,000 students in aviation and aerospace manufacturing annually.