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Pathway

Rocket Launch

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

Plane

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

Flying Plane
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