National Aviation Academy
Higher EducationFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
The National Aviation Academy is a mid-sized higher education provider specializing in aviation maintenance training. It operates two campuses, Tampa Bay in Clearwater, Florida, and New England in Concord, Massachusetts, offering FAA-certification-focused programs that culminate in the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification. In addition to entry-level maintenance training, the programs cover advanced aircraft systems with emphasis on electrical components such as navigation, communication, and in-flight entertainment. Accreditations and partnerships anchor its academic framework: the Tampa Bay campus is accredited by COE, while the New England campus is accredited by ACCSC, and both campuses maintain pathways with Polk State College and Middlesex Community College to support educational advancement. The schools provide hands-on training through labs and hangar spaces, including facilities at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport and Minute Man Air Field to support shop activities. A notable recent development is a 2021 partnership with Pinellas Community Foundation to raise scholarship funds for NAA students.