Aviation Technology
Harkness
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Program Summary
Program Summary
Students will study and apply aerodynamic principles, aircraft control, and instrumentation both in the classroom and during flight opportunities. Topics of study include: flight principles, systems and performance, aerodynamics, weight and balance, navigation, weather reports and interpretation, aviation meteorology, and ground and space based navigation. Students will learn the aeromedical factors for pilots as well as ground operations, piloting skills, and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as aerospace engineering principles.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Experience flight by hands-on operation of Piper Warrior and take off with a licensed pilot as your teacher.
Experience maintenance procedures with the class aircraft.
Create, develop, and test modification to aircraft designs in an engineering exploration style.
Conceptualize unmanned technology and understand application to current technology.
Experience flight by hands-on operation of a Piper Warrior / Diamond DA40 and take off with an OnCore Aviation CFI (Certified flight instructor) pilot as your flight instructor.
Learn maintenance procedures introductions with the aircraft in class
Create, develop, and test modifications to aircraft designs in an engineering exploration style
Conceptualize unmanned technology and understand applications to current technology.
College Affiliations
College Affiliations
Edinboro University
Mohawk Valley Community College
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Entry Level
Entry Level
Airline Baggage Handler
Airline Fueler
Aviation Mechanic In-Training
Cargo Handler
Ground Service Staff
Ramp Agent
Ticket Agent
Technical Careers
Technical Careers
Airline Flight Attendant
Certified Flight Instructor
Corporate Pilot
Maintenance Technician
Military/National Guard/Reserves
TSA
Unmanned Technical Support Staff
Professional Careers
Professional Careers
Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace Financial Analyst
Air Traffic Controller
Airline Manager
Airport Manager
Aviation Professional Pilot
Government Employee
Test Pilot
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Program Considerations
Program Considerations
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to maintain focus for 2+ hours
Strong time management skills
Good understanding of technology integration
Classroom Information
Classroom Information
Students are required to have completed 2 credits in Regents level math and 2 credits in Regents level science upon entering this program.
Additional requirements are necessary for FAA license tests.
Large class size (28+)
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