The Future Takes Flight
Community College of Beaver County is reaching new heights.
CCBC, alongside the Beaver County Airport Authority, is building a state-of-the-art Aviation Sciences Center to elevate hands-on training, expand program offerings, and prepare the next generation of aviation professionals right here in Beaver County.
Building the Future of Aviation Starts Now
The new Aviation Sciences Center is a bold investment in the future of flight. With air travel demand soaring and the need for trained professionals growing every year, this new facility will position CCBC as a national leader in aviation education.
This expansion means more room to grow, more opportunities to learn, and more access for students ready to take off. It will allow us to serve more students, offer even more advanced training technologies, and strengthen partnerships with industry leaders who are actively hiring. The future of aviation needs skilled pilots, air traffic controllers, and support professionals, and it all begins here.
Be the First to Fly
Imagine being one of the first students to step inside the brand-new Aviation Sciences Center, the first to train on cutting-edge equipment, the first to learn in next-generation classrooms, the first to soar with this bold new chapter in CCBC’s aviation legacy.
This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. As part of the inaugural class, you’ll not only get an unbeatable education, you’ll help shape the future of the program and pave the way for the next wave of aviation professionals.
Ready for Takeoff?
Let’s talk about your future in aviation. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to apply, we’re here to help guide your next steps.
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You’ll get info about programs, financial aid, upcoming start dates, and what it takes to get your aviation dreams off the ground.
Follow Our Progress Live
Watch the future take shape, in real time.
Stay connected to the progress of the Aviation Sciences Center with our live construction feed. Whether you’re a current student, future pilot, alum, or community member, we invite you to follow along as we build something extraordinary.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
We officially broke ground on Friday, April 11, 2025, to mark the beginning of this exciting journey.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together college leadership, community partners, elected officials, and industry leaders in a shared vision for the future of aviation education.
With shovels in hand, the College officially broke ground on a long-anticipated new airport terminal at the James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences at the Beaver County Airport. The 30,000-square-foot facility will uniquely combine an academic building, an air traffic control tower, and an airport terminal.
“We are the only community college in the nation that has a live airport tower where students man the tower and take off and land planes,” said President Dr. Roger W. Davis.
The new facility will strengthen CCBC’s already renowned aviation programs by offering updated classrooms, offices, simulator rooms, and lab spaces.
While construction is underway, students will continue their studies in the decades-old School of Aviation Sciences Center. Once the new facility is complete, they will transition to an immersive, real-world airport environment—learning everything from classroom theory to tower operations to actual flight, all under one roof. The updated classrooms, along with state-of-the-art labs and simulators, will further enhance the educational experience of CCBC’s 200+ aviation students.
Construction is expected to be completed in 18 months. The new terminal, along with CCBC’s growing aviation and air traffic control enrollment, stands as a testament to the College’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for highly skilled pilots and tower operators nationwide. With a longstanding tradition of aviation excellence, the James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences continues to be a nationally recognized academic leader.