Metro Tech Aviation Campus Undergoes Renovations, Open House Scheduled

The Metro Tech Aviation Campus at the Will Rogers World Airport, 5600 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73179, will host an open house on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to Noon. The event is being held to celebrate the completion of extensive renovations designed to enhance the educational environment for students and staff.

A total of $1.8 million in renovations have been made to the facility, including: 

• New flooring, roof overlay, front reception desk, and furniture
• Reconstructed ceilings
• Painting of interior walls
• Remodeled restrooms
• Custom millwork                                                                                                                                                                                  

The campus houses Metro Tech's day and evening Aviation Maintenance Technician programs for adult students and saw 73 graduates in fiscal year 2023 with a 79% positive placement rate.

According to oklahoma.gov, the aerospace and defense industry is Oklahoma's second-largest and fastest-growing industry. Metro Tech Superintendent Aaron Collins said the refurbished learning spaces are a testament to the district's commitment to providing the industry with a high-quality workforce.

"As we continue our mission to provide quality career training, our newly renovated Aviation Campus will offer a modern learning environment for countless future maintenance technicians," Collins said. "We're striving to ensure our students and staff have the best possible resources to succeed and thrive in their educational and professional pursuits."

The open house event will include guided tours of the newly renovated areas. Metro Tech representatives will be available to answer questions and provide additional information about the Aviation Campus and its programs.

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