Many dignitaries celebrated the EVA Flight Training Academy groundbreaking on its newest project, a four-story student dormitory, on Aug. 19. 

MATHER AIRPORT, CA (MPG) - Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory.

The new facility will feature 87 studio apartments and six guest suites, designed to provide on-site housing for international students pursuing their pilot certificates.

Along with modern living spaces, students will enjoy amenities such as a gym, library, discussion rooms and a café, making Mather Airport a true home base during their training.

EVA Flight Training Academy has steadily expanded its presence at Mather since 2014, when it opened its office and classroom building. It is anticipated that training academy students will be able to move into a new dormitory, expected to be complete by late 2026. Photo courtesy of Andrea Sandoval

For Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume, who represents the district that includes Mather Airport, the project is about more than just bricks and mortar.

“It is exciting to see the investment by EVA Flight Training Academy to expand their operations to include a dormitory where aspiring pilots from all over the world can stay while they learn,” Hume said. “This underscores Mather’s role as a regional economic hub.”

EVA Flight Training Academy has steadily expanded its presence at Mather since 2014, when it opened its office and classroom building. A maintenance hangar soon followed, allowing the academy to service its training aircraft locally. The dormitory, expected to be complete by late 2026, represents the final phase of this growth.

“This project is a major asset to Sacramento County,” said Sacramento County Department of Airports Director Cindy Nichol. “By bringing students here from around the world, EVA is not only building careers in aviation but also contributing to our region’s long-term economic vitality through jobs, investment and international connections.”

Here is an image of what the EVA Flight Training Academy’s new four-story student dormitory will look like next year. Photo courtesy of Andrea Sandoval

EVA Air, the internationally-recognized airline based in Taipei, Taiwan, has long been known for its safety and innovation. Its U.S.-based academy at Mather Airport connects Sacramento County to the global aviation industry, preparing future pilots while strengthening local opportunities.

Beyond the aviation community, this investment also benefits the broader region by supporting local vendors, creating jobs and opening the door to new partnerships. As the project takes shape, Sacramento County residents can take pride in knowing that tomorrow’s pilots are learning, living and thriving here at Mather.