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Aviation Technology

Are you interested in cars and diesel equipment? Do you like to fix things?  

Develop an understanding of the aviation industry, including airplane evolution, commercial aviation, flight operations and regulations, weather, airspace, navigation, and more. Interact with industry experts and visit leaders in the field of aviation while cultivating skills with drone technologies.   

Location: Air Zoo

Credentials Earned

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Articulated Credit Earned

Pursuing postsecondary education? See how your credits could carry over in Michigan:

Credentials and articulation is dependent on the grade earned in the class and passing credential exams.

Common Jobs and Salaries

What could I do after this class?

  • Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician ($60,861)

What could I do with more formal learning?

  • Commercial Pilot ($82,562)

 

Data provided by Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025) and Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections (2032), Southwest Michigan Prosperity Region.

Interested in this class? Learn more about the application process and talk with your high school counselor about enrolling.

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Meet The Instructors

Bridgette Elston

Bridgette Elston

Aviation Instructor

Nora Kay Mugan

Nora Kay Mugan

Aviation Technical Assistant

The Aviation program did so much to jump start my college career, and helped me to make a lot of connections in the industry as a high school student! I would recommend his program to any student who may be interested in aviation!

— Erich Miner, former Aviation Technology student

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