about
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 current part 147 schools and 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. It is intended to be used in the classroom, but many of the elements can be taught online, or student-paced. Minimal equipment and materials are required.
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.
For more information about the curriculum, see the overview slide deck or contact Executive Director Crystal Maguire at crystal.maguire@atec-amt.org.
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.
For more information about the curriculum, see the overview slide deck or contact Executive Director Crystal Maguire at crystal.maguire@atec-amt.org.
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:
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 timeline for completion is as follows (click the course title to download the course syllabus and outline).
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 of high school, the modular content facilitates a flexible approach to meet a wide-range of schedule and program needs.
The timeline for completion is as follows (click the course title to download the course syllabus and outline).
Phase 1, August 2021 release (for pilot schools, this content will be available in time for the Fall 2021 semester):
- FAA-ACS-AM-ID-FLF Fluid Lines and Fittings (40 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-II-MIR Maintenance and Inspection Regulations (75 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IE-MHP Materials, Hardware, and Processes (90 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IG-CCC Cleaning and Corrosion Control (30 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IK-HTM Hand Tools and Measuring Devises (25 hours)
Phase 2, December 2021 release (for pilot schools, this content will be available in time for the Spring 2022 semester):
- FAA-ACS-AM-IJ-PFA Physics for Aviation (15 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IH-MAT Mathematics (15 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IC-WAB Weight and Balance (20 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IB-ACD Aircraft Drawings (15 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IA-FEE Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (115 hours)
- FAA-ACS-AM-IF-GOS Ground Operations and Servicing (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.
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 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 is in development, drafts can be made available upon request. A suggested equipment list is available here.
Adoption of hands-on labs and projects are encouraged but not required. A library of suggested projects is in development, drafts can be made available upon request. A suggested equipment list is available here.
PRICING
Educational institutions will be charged a per user license fee of approximately $200 per student. Schools that participate in the pilot program will have free access for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The Pilot
The following schools will pilot test the curriculum with 360 students in the 2021-2022 academic year:
Crowley ISD - The Crowley Academy of Aviation, Transportation, and Logistics, Crowley TX
Bristol Bay Region CTE, Naknek AK
Broward College, Pembroke Pines FL
Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines IA
Dubisk Career High School, Grand Prairie TX
Grand Island Senior High, Grand Island NE
Green Country Technology Center, Okmulgee OK
Jefferson Union, Daly City CA
Jersey City Board of Education, Jersey City NJ
Lake Taylor High School, Norfolk VA
Liberty High School, Hillsboro OR
Mid-Del Technology Center, Midwest City OK
Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman OK
Okmulgee High School, Okmulgee OK
Vienna High School, Vienna IL
Crowley ISD - The Crowley Academy of Aviation, Transportation, and Logistics, Crowley TX
Bristol Bay Region CTE, Naknek AK
Broward College, Pembroke Pines FL
Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines IA
Dubisk Career High School, Grand Prairie TX
Grand Island Senior High, Grand Island NE
Green Country Technology Center, Okmulgee OK
Jefferson Union, Daly City CA
Jersey City Board of Education, Jersey City NJ
Lake Taylor High School, Norfolk VA
Liberty High School, Hillsboro OR
Mid-Del Technology Center, Midwest City OK
Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman OK
Okmulgee High School, Okmulgee OK
Vienna High School, Vienna IL
To learn more, tune into the recorded version of the briefing given to potential pilot schools in May 2021; the slide deck and recorded version of that briefing are available below.
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APPLICATION
The curriculum will be pilot tested by a limited number of technical programs across the U.S. in fall 2021. While the deadline has passed to participate in the pilot, programs can complete an application to adopt the curriculum starting in 2022.
CURRICULUM PLATFORM AND ACCESS
The Choose Aerospace curriculum is powered by EducateWorkforce, an online learning platform designed by experts at the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD).
Applicants approved by Choose Aerospace (via the application linked directly above) will receive login credentials directly from CUCWD. For details on the curriculum features and content examples, and to log in with your credentials, click the button below. For questions about platform registration or technical support, email support@educateworkforce.com.
For a brief overview of the platform, including some of the instructor assessment features, view a recorded version of the Aug. 4, 2021 platform training session here (enter password HV428g763jX8).
Applicants approved by Choose Aerospace (via the application linked directly above) will receive login credentials directly from CUCWD. For details on the curriculum features and content examples, and to log in with your credentials, click the button below. For questions about platform registration or technical support, email support@educateworkforce.com.
For a brief overview of the platform, including some of the instructor assessment features, view a recorded version of the Aug. 4, 2021 platform training session here (enter password HV428g763jX8).