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The Choose Aerospace aviation maintenance curriculum puts students on a pathway to FAA mechanic certification. The curriculum—intended for use in a high school setting but deployable in a variety of settings including community-based workforce development programs—uses a hybrid approach to learning. It combines traditional delivery methods (classroom, 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.
In partnership with Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD), ARCS Aviation, the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), labor organizations, industry employers, and education partners, the Choose Aerospace curriculum builds pipeline programs directly into higher education and aviation careers. Through ATEC's network of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certificated aviation maintenance schools, 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. |
CONTENT
The Choose Aerospace curriculum aligns with emerging FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards to cover the general 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 "competencies" and where they are addressed in the Choose Aerospace curriculum are available in an excel format here.
The following courses make up the entire suite of aviation maintenance curriculum. It is recommended (but not required) that they be completed in the following order:
While the approximately 500 hours of content is intended for delivery in the 11th and 12th grade year of high school, the modular content facilitates a flexible approach to meet a wide-range of schedule and program needs.
The following courses make up the entire suite of aviation maintenance curriculum. It is recommended (but not required) that they be completed in the following order:
- FAA-ACS-AM-IF-GOS Ground Operations and Servicing (30 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IK-HTM Hand Tools and Measuring Devices (25 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IC-WAB Weight and Balance (20 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IH-MAT Mathematics (15 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IJ-PFA Physics for Aviation (15 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-II-MIR Maintenance and Inspection Regulations (75 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IB-ACD Aircraft Drawings (15 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IA-FEE Fundamentals of AC Electricity (60 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IA-FEE Fundamentals of DC Electricity (50 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-ID-FLF Fluid Lines and Fittings (40 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IE-MHP Materials, Hardware, and Processes (90 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IG-CCC Cleaning and Corrosion Control (30 hours)
While the approximately 500 hours of content is intended for delivery in the 11th and 12th grade year of high school, the modular content facilitates a flexible approach to meet a wide-range of schedule and program needs.
The Platform
The Choose Aerospace Curriculum is powered by Clemson University Center for Workforce Development’s EducateWorkforce, an online learning system featuring premium, industry-tested course material that will help prepare learners for a technical career in aviation. The curriculum integrates Universal Design for Learning principles, multimodal content offerings, and state-of-the-art educational tools to make learning more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable.
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Virtual Reality Simulations
Nearly 400 virtual reality simulations serve as online labs, where learners can go beyond the lecture to immerse themselves in the material. These include practical activities, such as fueling a plane, and visualizations of abstract content, such as the flow of air over an airplane wing. No special equipment is required to view the simulations. Virtual reality sample simulations:
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Video Lectures
Nearly 150 micro lectures are presented through engaging video for visual and auditory learners, complete with illustrations, images, and voiceover. Subtitles are also provided to increase accessibility.
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Interactive Assessments
All learning material is supported by interactive assessments aligned to the learning objectives. Many assessments provide students the opportunity to engage in higher order thinking skills. Immediate feedback as well as instructor-led grading systems are both available.
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Open Textbooks
Robust open text is incorporated, including the FAA’s General Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook (FAA-H-8083-30A). Students can access this text within the platform, even linking directly to the related content page from a given lesson. A copy of a traditional textbook complements the auditory and kinesthetic aspects of the curriculum.
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instructor requirements
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 is required. Virtual reality simulations included in the curriculum run off Unity3D WebGL, the list of suggested browsers is available here. Firefox or Chrome are recommended.
Adoption of hands-on labs and projects are encouraged but not required. A library of suggested projects and equipment lists are in development.
Adoption of hands-on labs and projects are encouraged but not required. A library of suggested projects and equipment lists are in development.
PRICING
Annual user licenses fees are $200 per student.
advisory committee
Thank you to the team of industry, academic, and government representatives that guided development of the content through the 2021-2022 pilot test. Participating organizations included: