Aviation, Aerospace & Uncrewed Systems
From aircraft maintenance to commercial drones, this pathway prepares you for careers in the air and on the flight line — a field facing a real shortage of trained technicians.
Scholarships available.
Where the jobs are going.
Boeing projects 728,000 new maintenance technicians globally through 2045 (123,000 in North America); ATEC reports a 10% shortage of certificated mechanics. FAA-certificated remote pilots are projected to reach roughly 628,600 by 2030.
Skills you’ll build
- Aviation fundamentals and ground school
- Drone operations and FAA Part 107 preparation
- Aircraft systems and maintenance basics
- Aviation safety and regulations
- Flight simulation
Where it can lead
- Aircraft maintenance technician
- Avionics technician
- Commercial drone (remote) pilot
- Aerospace assembler
- Airport and flight-line operations
Regional figures: Florida Gulf Coast University Regional Economic Research Institute analysis of Lightcast data. National medians: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Aviation projections: Boeing, ATEC, FAA.
Ready to start?
Scholarships available — funded by employers, partners, grants, and donors.
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