Transportation

Transportation, automotive, and aviation jobs are rewarding careers. If you enjoy working on small engines and vehicles as a hobby, consider this career field that is only continuing to grow. Transportation is a critical sector of the United States economy, with nearly 10 million people employed in transportation or transportation-related occupations. This industry sector represents over 11 percent of the gross domestic product and is among the fastest-growing of all sectors.

Aviation Flight

Aviation programs prepare students for a range of aviation careers, such as pilots, aircraft engineers, air traffic control specialists, aircraft mechanics, or airline statisticians. Course content covers the knowledge and skills of all aspects of flight needed to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot written exam, including aircraft structures, flight environment, procedures and regulations, aerodynamics of flight, judgment training, navigation, and communications. Upon completion of this program of study, students will be prepared to take the FAA Private Pilot written exam and will be able to advance more quickly through the training hours typically required to solo in an aircraft after graduating.
COURSE STANDARDS: Year 1:   Introduction to AerospaceYear 2:  Aviation I: Principles of FlightYear 3:  Aviation II: Advanced FlightYear 4:  Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • Rossview High School
  • West Creek High School

Post Secondary Opportunities

Degree and certification programs in the field of Aviation Flight are available at NSCC and APSU.

Career Fields in Advanced STEM Applications

Aerospace Engineer

Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialist

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician

Aircrew Member or Officer

Airline Pilot

Air Traffic Controller

Avionics Technician

Commercial Pilot

Copilot

Flight Engineer

Collision Repair

The Automotive Collision Repair program of study prepares students for entry into careers as professional service technicians. Content emphasizes customer service skills, proper use of tools and equipment, safety, shop operations, engine fundamentals, damage analysis, cost estimation, painting and refinishing, and structural and non-structural repair in a hands-on environment. Upon completion of this program of study, students will be eligible to take the examination for Automotive Student Excellence (ASE) student certifications or I-CAR ProLevel 1 in Refinish Technician or Non-Structural Technician and be prepared to pursue further study in collision repair at postsecondary institutions.
COURSE STANDARDS: Year 1:   Introduction to Collision RepairYear 2:  Collision Repair: Non-StructuralYear 3:  Collision Repair: Painting and Refinishing
  • Northwest High School

Post Secondary Opportunities

Degree and certification programs in the field of Collision Repair are available at TCAT and Lincoln Tech.

Career Fields in Collision Repair

ADAS Computer Tech

Automotive Glass Installer

Automotive Mechanic

Body Shop Manager

Detail Tech

Estimator

Frame Tech

Non-structural Tech

Paint Tech

Plastic Repair Tech

Structural Tech

Tech Assistant

Maintenance and Light Repair

The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program of study prepares students for entry into the automotive service industry with an ASE Student Certification. Students study and service automotive HVAC systems, engine performance systems, automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems, and practice workplace soft skills. Upon completion of this program of study, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be a successful automotive service technician, have satisfied course requirements to meet the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards, and be prepared to pursue further study at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology or other postsecondary institution.
COURSE STANDARDS: Year 1:   Maintenance & Light Repair IYear 2:  Maintenance & Light Repair IIYear 3:  Maintenance & Light Repair IIIYear 4: Maintenance & Light Repair IV
  • Kirkwood High School
  • Northwest High School

Post Secondary Opportunities

Degree and certification programs in the field of Maintenance and Light Repair are available at TCAT and Lincoln Tech.

Career Fields in Maintenance and Light Repair

ADAS Computer Tech

Automotive Electronics Engineer

Automotive Mechanic

Diesel Engine Specialist

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Tire Repairer