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Aviation & Aeronautics

Overview

The Aviation and Aerospace sector has specific labor force and infrastructure requirements, and as an AEROready-certified community, Longview meets the necessary criteria of this sector. Accessibility, robust workforce pipeline, well-supported infrastructure and utility network and affordable land, make the city an advantageous location. Businesses have their choice of numerous strategic locations, including space at two LEDCO-owned business parks and the airpark at the East Texas Regional Airport, which features a 10,000 ft runway with space shuttle landing capabilities. 

Area Assets

  • Nationally-recognized flight training program at LeTourneau University

  • East Texas Regional Airport

  • Available Property at the Airport

  • AeroReady Community Designation

  • 10,000-Foot Runway length at East Texas Regional Airport

  • Texas is home to more major U.S. airlines than any other state in the country

97%

Aviation Job Placement

Percent of graduates of LeTourneau University placed directly in industry

18

Aerospace manufacturing giants

Texas houses some of the largest aerospace operations in the world.

1st

In the state of Texas

First civilian airport to have 10,000 ft runway.
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College of Aviation & Aeronautical Science at LeTourneau University

LeTourneau has a comprehensive offering of aviation and aeronautical degrees including:

LeTourneau Aviation and Aeronautical Degrees

  • Aviation Studies

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

  • Professional Flight

  • Aeronautical-Electrical or Aeronautical-Mechanical Engineering Technology

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