Aviation and Aeronautics Academy

Students choose track in Aviation Maintenance, Drone or Flight as their Academy focus
Explore modern military and commercial aviation in a high-demand, high-wage field meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards
Build a drone using aerodynamic composite materials, advanced avionics, and instrumentation
Conduct pre-flight inspections, engine start-ups, and taxi aircraft as a key part of ground operations

Course Sequences

Refer to the Academic Planning Guidebook pages 183-191 for detailed course descriptions.

**Aviation Maintenance* (TCCD)**

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation	Introduction to Aircraft Technology	Aircraft Airframe Technology (Dual Credit) or Aircraft Airframe Tech (Dual Credit)	Aircraft Powerplant Technology (Dual Credit) or Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Advanced Transportation Systems Laboratory (Dual Credit)

Drone (Unmanned Flight)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation	Introduction to Aircraft Technology	Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles	Practicum in Transportation Systems

Aviation (Flight)* (EHS/TCCD)**

1st Year	Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation
2nd Year	Introduction to Aircraft Technology
3rd Year	Project-Based Research First Time Taken (EHS) or Practicum in Transportation Systems/Extended Practicum in Transportation Systems First Time Taken (Dual Credit)
4th Year	Private Pilot (TCCD) Practicum in Transportation Systems/Extended Practicum in Transportation Systems First Time Taken (Dual Credit) or Practicum in Transportation Systems/Extended Practicum in Transportation Systems Second Time Taken (Dual Credit)
4th Year	Private Pilot (Simulator) Practicum in Transportation Systems First Time Taken (EHS)

Dual Credit Courses offered throughout the program will be determined by the college in partnership with the Academy Facilitator.

* During their Junior and Senior years, students in the Aviation Mechanics Pathway will take two dual credit courses each semester. Completion of TSIA-2 ELAR and Mathematics is required for TCC enrollment. In addition, many of these courses require a high-stakes FAA regulated exam that must be passed in order to pass the class.

** During their Senior year, students in the TCC Private Pilot Pathway will take two dual credit courses each semester. Completion of TSIA-2 ELAR and Mathematics may be required for TCC enrollment. In addition, many of these courses require a high-stakes FAA regulated exam that must be passed in order to pass the class.

Certification Opportunities

Career Tree

Careers Listed in Career Tree

Entry-Level Careers

(with Program Completion)

Drone (UAS) Pilot
FBO Line Service Technician
Airport Operations Agent
Freelance Drone (UAS) Photographer
Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
Junior Logistician
Aviation Salesperson
Electronics Installer/Repairman
Aviation Supply Chain Specialist
Technical Publications Writer
Aircraft Avionics Apprentice
Junior Operations Assistant

Technical Careers

(Apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree, Advanced Certification, Experience, etc.)

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist
Tuna Boat Helicopter Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician
Airworthiness Inspector
Flight Instructor
Tow Banner Pilot
FBO Manager
FAA Avionics Technician
Team Lead Aircraft Structures
Aircraft Dispatcher

Professional Careers

(Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., Specialized Training, Experience, etc.)

FAA Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Astronaut
Aeronautical Engineer
Commercial Airline Pilot
Air Traffic Controller
Systems Engineer
Avionics Hardware Designer
Flight Test Engineer
Structural Analyst
Aviation Lawyer
Logistics Management Specialist
FAA Designated Maintenance Examiner

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