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Aviation

Aviation

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With key businesses such as Boeing, Washington State has been at the forefront of the aerospace industry for more than a century. There is a steady need for students to fulfill careers in this pathway.

About this Pathway

Courses in Aviation can lead to many post-secondary opportunities including work, apprenticeship, military careers, technical training and 2-year or 4-year degree programs. This sheet lists only a few examples of those opportunities. Log into Xello or speak with a counselor to learn more. Earning two or more credits in this pathway fulfills the CTE Graduation Pathway requirement.

Students in this pathway can earn core academic in Science. Students can earn a CTE & Science graduation requirement in Intro to Aviation.

Students have the ability to take the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam. Students have the ability to earn OSHA 30 hr. General Industry in Engineering Technology I.

Courses in this Pathway

  • This class is designed for students that are interested in a career in engineering, construction, business, or design. The course will include a general study of the relationships between math, science, business, the arts, and engineering. We will examine the factors that affect design, professional ethics, how data drives decisions, and how to work with a diverse group of individuals. The course will be project driven. The projects will include making detailed plans and cost analysis. This is an introductory level class design around student interest. Past projects include: trebuchets, mouse trap cars, alternate fuel rockets, and truss designs.

  • Introduction to Aviation is an exploratory course in technology and aviation careers. Students study the principles of flight, aircraft and aircraft systems, flight environment, meteorology, radio communications, flight planning, aircraft performance, accident prevention, FAA regulations, Navigation, introduction to drones, post-accident survival, and the human body in flight. Upon completion of the course, interested students will have learned valuable information to prepare them to take the FAA private pilot written exam.