Charlotte County is expanding the pool of highly skilled talent for the dynamic aviation sector through Charlotte Technical College’s Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics (A&P) certification program.

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, students will be able to start as early as 9th grade at Charlotte High School with an avionics and the aviation assembly and fabrication program on-campus at Charlotte High School.

Also located at the Punta Gorda Airport, the AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a nationally recognized pilot training program that has found an ideal home in Charlotte County, where weather assures more optimal flying days.