Aviation Academy
From flying drones to earning your pilot's license, the Aviation Academy provides opportunities for students interested in exploring the skies.
The Aviation Academy offers students comprehensive four-year aviation study options consisting of two aviation STEM career and technical education (CTE) pathways: Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones). With as many as 602,000 pilot vacancies and 610,000 technician vacancies anticipated worldwide by 2041, this is a tremendous opportunity for students to pursue aviation careers that they may not have previously considered. Field experiences and extracurricular opportunities are offered in partnership with the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, through which students will gain the knowledge base that will afford them the opportunity to pursue their Private Pilot Knowledge or Part 107 Remote Pilot Test.
College credits:12—15 plus any additional credits earned through AP or college-level coursesField work:100-hours of field experience Career paths:Pilots, Technicians, Inspectors
Avation topics include:
Aviation History
Engineering Design
Aircraft Systems
Weather
Future of Aerospace
Get a head start on your aviation education and career.
AVIATION ACADEMY - SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Math | Algebra I / | Geometry / | Algebra II / | AP Calculus |
English | English 9 | English 10 | English 11 | English 12 |
Social Studies | World History | United States History I | United States History II | |
Science | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | AP Physics |
Physical Education | Physical Education 9 | Physical Education 10 | Physical Education 11 | Physical Education 12 |
World Language | Spanish I | Spanish II | Spanish III | |
Elective | Aviation I H/DC* | Aviation II H/DC* | Aviation III H/DC* | Aviation IV* |
Elective | STEM | Visual and Performing Arts Requirement | The Capstone Experience* |
*Bolded courses are required academy courses
