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Aviation Technology

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This two-year program prepares students for continued education towards an Associate Degree and/or an Airframe and Power Plant Certification. Students may also earn their remote pilot certificate enabling students to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Aviation Maintenance portion of the program includes basic concepts of aircraft engines & components, hand tools, fabrication of material, aircraft inspection, wiring, and ground service equipment. The UAS program covers topics from the components of the Unmanned Aircraft to factors affecting UAS aerodynamics and performance. Students gain knowledge to sit for the aeronautical knowledge exam to earn a remote pilot certificate while in school. 

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage

Average Salary

Air Traffic Controller

$66.05

$137,380

Commercial Pilot

$61.84

$128,640

Aviation Inspector

$41.96

$87,290

Avionics Technician

$41.92

$87,200

Aircraft Mechanic

$36.07

$75,020

Drone Technician

$31.29

$65,080

Drone Pilot

$27.72

$57,677

Airfield Operations Specialist

$24.59

  $51,141

*Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024

 

AREAS OF STUDY

  • Aircraft Blueprints/Drawings

  • Avionics

  • Aircraft Structure/Composition

  • Aircraft Sheet Metal and Welding

  • Aircraft Systems and Components

  • Safety and Human Factors

  • Unmanned Aircraft

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn USI Drone Operation, OSHA 10, and Snapon Multimeter.

CAREER TREE

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