West Michigan Aviation Academy Addresses People Shortages In Aviation

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is doing its part to meet the growing demand for aviation professionals by expanding is facilities to accommodate its growing enrollment. The $2 million project is being funded by loans from the Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation. The school wants to be able accommodate up to 600 students.

The project adds an additional 15,000-square-feet to the school, including a hangar, and follows significant expansions in 2011 and 2012. Other features include additional classrooms, labs and collaborative workspace.

Boeing Aircraft in its most recent industry forecast, estimates that around the world, roughly one million new commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians are needed through the year 2032. North America alone accounts for approximately 85,700 pilots and 97,900 technicians in the company’s estimate.

Western Michigan University College of Aviation also has plans to expand to meet this growing demand.

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