Sunday, September 5, 2010

Aeronautics Career Schooling

Aeronautics Career Schooling



The technology used in aircrafts is sophisticated and includes everything from radios, navigation systems, and flight computers, to fuel systems. Students can enter vocational training and earn a degree in aeronautics. Schooling constantly updates to include the latest technology advances, which leaves students with skills needed to enter the workforce.
Students that work through a program inside a vocational technical college will find that there are two main options to choose from. The majority of schools offer training at the associate's and bachelor's degree level. Programs are completely dedicated to providing students with in depth understanding and workable knowledge of aeronautics equipment and technology. Choosing a program is easier when students base it on their career goals.
Depending on the school being attended students can work through different programs at the associate's degree level. Aviation electronics and aviation maintenance are two possible options available to students. Working through an electronics program teaches students to operate the electrical equipment used in aircrafts. Specialized courses are taken through subjects that provide students with the ability to work with fuel systems, electronics, and the different communication systems integrated into an aircraft. Some courses in an aviation electronics degree program include:
  • Aviation Control Systems
  • Collision Avoidance Systems
  • Electronics Theory
  • Air Transport Labor Law
  • Flight-Line Maintenance
Students can expect to learn the skills needed to work directly with aircraft communication and diagnostic systems. Maintenance programs center on teaching students the knowledge of different inspection processes. Students can expect to learn how to analyze, fix, and manage airplanes by troubleshooting equipment. Hands-on training provides in depth learning and may include courses on:
  • Air Transportation Regulations
  • Repair materials
  • Servicing Procedures
  • Aircraft Blueprints
Study at the associate's degree level prepares students for various careers and opens up the opportunity to advance knowledge in further study. Students can start or continue education at the bachelor's degree level if desired. Students should expect to learn technical aspects regarding technology, design, production, and management of different aircrafts. Although courses and subjects may vary depending on the concentration basic courses may include:
  • Basic Flight Training
  • Aircraft Engine Design
  • Aviation Controls
  • Airport Management
  • Aeronautic Propulsion Systems
The career opportunities available to students are wide providing them with many ways to not only advance inside the industry but also continue education if desired. Through the completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree program students can become pilots, safety experts, aviation technicians, engineers, and electronics specialists. Continuing education is available at the graduate degree level at traditional colleges. Many students choose to work for a couple of years before earning a graduate degree. Specialized and advanced careers are available to students that continue education.
The need for trained and skilled individuals will only continue to increase as the electronics and equipment used in aircrafts continue to advance in technology. Students can enter this exciting career field by completing an accredited degree program in aeronautics. Full accreditation is provided by agencies like the Council on Aviation Accreditation http://www.aabi.aero/ to quality educational training programs that offer students the best education possible.
DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and may or may not depict precise methods, courses and/or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) that may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org.
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Renata McGee is a staff writer for PETAP.org. Locate Aeronautics Schools and Colleges as well as other Vocational School Programs at PETAP.org, your Partners in Education and Tuition Assistance Programs.


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