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Aviation Associate Degree
What Careers Can I Get with an Aviation Associate Degree?
An aviation associate degree can be divided into several sub-categories, each one preparing you for different careers. Some of your career options may include:- Aircraft pilot
- Air transportation
- Aviation mechanic
- Flight engineer
What Will I Learn While Earning my Aviation Associate Degree?
The FAA certifies 170 schools across the US that offer both 2-year and 4-year degrees in avionics, aviation technology, and aviation maintenance management. Within the broad umbrella of "aviation associate degree," you must choose a more specialized program depending on the area in which you want to work.
For instance, if you want to work as an aviation mechanic, the coursework typically lasts 18-24 months and covers topics like:- Aviation electronics
- Chemistry
- Composite materials (boron, fiberglass, graphite)
- Computer science
- Electronics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical drawing
- Physics
- Technologies (i.e. turbine engines)
- Writing skills
Most pilots have at least an associate degree, although many increasingly have bachelor's degrees. Along with a degree, any pilot also needs a license, which requires flight experience. The FAA has certified approximately 600 civilian flying schools. Some of those are part of colleges or universities that offer degree credit for pilot training. This training typically involves 3-6 weeks of ground school and simulator training followed by 25 hours of initial operating experience.
Finally, you can find many other occupations in the air transportation industry that require an associate degree, such as service technicians and some flight attendant jobs.
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