Aeronautics

Your career opportunities will soar in the Polaris Aeronautics program. Developed in collaboration with Kent State University, the Aeronautics program focuses on six areas of concentration:

“The Aeronautics program has allowed me to further my knowledge of aviation, better preparing me for my next steps in my career and education.”

• Aeronautical Studies • Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology • Air Traffic Control • Aviation Management • Flight Technology • Drone Operations

Aeronautical Studies is designed to give you a broad understanding of the aviation profession, including safety and security, airport management, aviation weather and flight theory.

Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology will prepare you to enter the field of aeronautical engineering and technology, providing a pathway to the manufacturing and production sectors of aviation.

Air Traffic Control instruction includes theory and practical lab-based work in managing aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air. Aviation Management prepares you for administrative and managerial careers in aviation. Aviation Management will give you exposure to both the technical and business side of the aviation industry.

Flight Technology is the pilot training portion of the Aeronautics program, including exposure to professional flight and ground instruction and commercial and instrument flight operations. Flight Technology provides theory and “hands-on” training in a flight simulator.

Drone Operations will provide instruction on the regulations and flight operations of commercial drones. You will develop your skills with real-world flying experience with local businesses.

James Evans, Olmsted Fall High School

Career Options

Air Cargo Handler Airport Maintenance Baggage Handler Flight Attendant Ground Attendant Sales Representative Ticket Agent

Future Opportunities with Further Education

Aerospace Engineer Air Traffic Controller Airline Manager/Executive Airport Operations Manager Aviation Mechanic Aviation Photographer Avionics Technician Flight School Instructor Meteorologist Pilot

High School Credit Junior Year

Aeronautics: 3.0 Technology: .5

High School Credit Senior Year

Aeronautics: 2.0 Physics: 1.0

Potential College Credit

*See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.

Certifications

FAA sUAS 107 Drone Pilot certificate