Enrichment Programs In Communities
Progressive Learning. Dynamic Teaching.

Career
Pathway

Rocket Racers
Introduction to Aerodynamics
This course introduces foundational concepts of flight.
Students will
-observe forces that act on objects in motion through the air
-learn about factors affecting flight
-make rockets from different materials
-launch and methodically observe their flying prototypes
-apply the scientific method to understand their projects outcomes
-amend their creations to make them increasingly aerodynamic
Projects include creating and testing ring and straw racers, helicopters, slingshot rockets, and water pressure rockets.
This course introduces foundational concepts of flight, incorporating projects that build rockets and other objects for flight. After learning about a new facet of aerodynamics each class, students will use the concepts to hypothesize about project outcomes. An individual or team project will allow students to test their ideas in class, and continually use feedback to make their flight project more aerodynamic.
Certifications
Aircraft mechanic varies
Associates Degree
Avionics Technician $64,090
Bachelor's
Astronaut $65,000
Private Pilot $73,280
Airline Attendant $56,640
Airline Technician $64,310
Bachelor's with commercial pilot’s license and an ATP certificate
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers $147,220
Master's
Principal Engineer $110,000
PhD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering $123,023
Aerospace Engineer Skills
Analytical
Business skills
Project management
Systems engineering
Critical-thinking
Math
Problem-solving
Writing skills
Pilot Skills
Communicative
Observational
Quick reaction time
Problem-solving
Aircraft and Aviation Mechanics/Tech Skills
Detail-oriented
Dexterous
Observative
Physical strength

Certificates
Private Pilot License
Commercial Pilot License
(Student pilot certificate, Private pilot license, Instrument rating, commercial pilot license, Multi-engine rating, Airline transport pilot certificate)
Aircraft Mechanics and Service can potentially receive on-the-job training to learn their skills and to be able to pass the FAA exams which include separate certifications for bodywork (Airframe mechanics) and engine work (Powerplant mechanics), and employers may prefer to hire mechanics who have both Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
Associate's Degrees
AS in Aeronautics
AS Aviation Technology
Bachelor's Degrees
BS in Aeronautics
BS in Aerospace Engineering
BS in Aviation/Aviation Flight/Aviation
Technology
Master's Degrees
MS in Aerospace Dynamics
MS/MSE/ME in Aerospace Engineering
MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Master Of Engineering (ME) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
PhDs
PhD in Aerospace Engineering
PhD in Aviation Sciences
PhD Aerospace Science


