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Choose Aerospace, Clemson University's EducateWorkforce, the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), ARCS Aviation, labor organizations, high school and technical programs, and industry partners have come together to develop curriculum that will build high school pipeline programs directly into higher education and aviation careers.
The curriculum facilitates a hybrid approach to learning, combining traditional delivery methods (classroom, hard copy textbook, and in-person labs) with e-learning methods (video lecture, e-book, virtual and augmented reality simulations and exercises) using a nationally deployable e-learning platform. It is intended to be used in the classroom, but many of the elements can be taught online, or student-paced.
Through ATEC's network of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certificated aviation maintenance schools and industry partners, high school students that take the curriculum will have the opportunity to transfer credit to technical schools across the U.S. Given the demand for qualified aviation technicians, direct-to-employment opportunities are also available.
The curriculum will be pilot tested by a handful of high school programs across the U.S. in fall 2021. The goal is for the content to be widely available for adoption by the fall of 2022. Applications to be part of the pilot test are due June 15, 2021.
The curriculum facilitates a hybrid approach to learning, combining traditional delivery methods (classroom, hard copy textbook, and in-person labs) with e-learning methods (video lecture, e-book, virtual and augmented reality simulations and exercises) using a nationally deployable e-learning platform. It is intended to be used in the classroom, but many of the elements can be taught online, or student-paced.
Through ATEC's network of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certificated aviation maintenance schools and industry partners, high school students that take the curriculum will have the opportunity to transfer credit to technical schools across the U.S. Given the demand for qualified aviation technicians, direct-to-employment opportunities are also available.
The curriculum will be pilot tested by a handful of high school programs across the U.S. in fall 2021. The goal is for the content to be widely available for adoption by the fall of 2022. Applications to be part of the pilot test are due June 15, 2021.
INFORMATIONAL BREIFING
On May 19 2021, Choose Aerospace leadership hosted an informational briefing and demo for schools interested in participating in the pilot program. The slide deck and recorded version of that briefing are available below.
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advisory committee
A team of industry, academic, and government representatives are guiding development of the content. Individuals with aviation technical expertise are invited to participate, more information is available on the Advisory Committee page. Current advisory committee members include representatives of the following organizations:
AAR Corp
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aviation Technical Services
Federal Aviation Administration
General Atomics
Horizon Air and the Alaska Air Group
Pathways to Aviation
Piedmont Airlines
Portland Community College
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
AAR Corp
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aviation Technical Services
Federal Aviation Administration
General Atomics
Horizon Air and the Alaska Air Group
Pathways to Aviation
Piedmont Airlines
Portland Community College
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
CONTENT
The Choose Aerospace curriculum aligns with emerging FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards to cover the knowledge and skill required for FAA mechanic certification. Curriculum subject areas coincide with the knowledge, skill, and risk mitigation elements set forth in the certification standard, those "teaching objectives" are available in an excel format here.
With the exception of Human Factors, which will be taught throughout the curriculum and not as a stand-alone module, subject areas mirror those set forth in the ACS and are scheduled for completion as follows:
Phase 1, August 2021 release (for pilot schools, this content will be available in time for the Fall 2021 semester):
Phase 2, December 2021 release (for pilot schools, this content will be available in time for the Spring 2022 semester):
While the approximately 500 hours of content is intended for delivery in the 11th and 12th grade year, the modular content facilitates a flexible approach to meet a wide-range of schedule and program needs.
With the exception of Human Factors, which will be taught throughout the curriculum and not as a stand-alone module, subject areas mirror those set forth in the ACS and are scheduled for completion as follows:
Phase 1, August 2021 release (for pilot schools, this content will be available in time for the Fall 2021 semester):
- Fluid Lines and Fittings (40 hours)
- Inspection Concepts and Techniques (60 hours)
- Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications (40 hours)
- Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and Processes (90 hours)
- Cleaning and Corrosion Control (30 hours)
Phase 2, December 2021 release (for pilot schools, this content will be available in time for the Spring 2022 semester):
- Physics for Aviation (15 hours)
- Mathematics (15 hours)
- Weight and Balance (20 hours)
- Aircraft Drawings (15 hours)
- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (115 hours)
- Ground Operations and Servicing (30 hours)
While the approximately 500 hours of content is intended for delivery in the 11th and 12th grade year, the modular content facilitates a flexible approach to meet a wide-range of schedule and program needs.
instructor requirements AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Schools may determine teacher qualifications consistent with their own state and local requirements. It is recommended that teachers of the Choose Aerospace curriculum have at least three years experience in a technical-related field, FAA mechanic certification is a plus but not required. Teachers must be familiar enough with the subject areas so that they can aptly support skill development and guide students through the computer-based content and any associated hands-on activities.
equipment requirements
The content is computer-based, no special hardware or software required. Supplemental hands-on projects can be made available upon request, along with the suggested equipment list.
PRICING
Educational institutions will be charged a per user license fee, those details are still being worked out with content providers and will be provided soon. Schools that participate in the pilot program will have free access for the 2021-2022 academic year.
more information
For details on the curriculum features and content examples, visit the learning platform login page. (Credentials are required to gain access to the content, to participate, contact us.)