Meet Armando Gonzalez, one of our team standouts from right here in Lakeland, Florida. Armando was our highest-scoring pilot during the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region IX competition, leading the way to help us earn our first ever trip to nationals. He finished 4th in Short Field Landing, 4th in the Ground Trainer simulator event & 8th in the Top Pilot standings for our region, one of the most talented & competitive in the country.
An instrument rated pilot, Armando is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Sciences with an emphasis in Aerospace Administration. He also serves as the assistant director of operations at Sunrise Aviation Lakeland, our flight training partner. Long-term, he aspires to own & operate an aviation business.
Armando also enjoys working on cars, shooting & cheering on the New York Yankees. One of the most dependable people you can meet, he sets a great example for the rest of our team & everyone in our Polk State College Aerospace program.
Our Polk State Flight Team is accepting donations to help fund our nationals trip to Ohio State University in May. To donate, visit www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate.