| Aviation Technology Schools award Associate of | | | | and electives required by standard university AAS |
| Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degrees and | | | | degrees.Professional Piloting programs in Aviation |
| certificates. Degree options in include Air Traffic | | | | Technology Schools prepare students for positions in |
| Control, Aviation Administration, and Professional | | | | the aviation industry as airplane pilots. Theory and flight |
| Piloting. Certificates and Associate of Applied Science | | | | training is provided through curriculums approved by |
| degrees are also offered in Airframe and Powerplant | | | | the FAA.Aviation Technology certificate programs |
| (A&P, which is responsible for design), as well as pilot | | | | include only the Federal Aviation Administration |
| training. Programs may follow semester schedules.The | | | | approved courses required for the Airframe and |
| discipline of Aviation Technology is responsible for | | | | Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic's License. This program |
| conducting research in navigation systems, aviation | | | | requires laboratory classes working on aircraft and |
| safety, aviation design, aviation infrastructure, and | | | | aircraft components.Bachelor of Science degrees in |
| piloting. Aviation Technology Schools declare that | | | | Aviation Technology require additional studies to include |
| training is conducted in state-of-the-art facilities | | | | the general education requirements for baccalaureate |
| designed for excellent learning experiences with | | | | degrees, along with specific aviation courses for the |
| simulation devices and modern facilities for providing | | | | particular degree discipline.The U.S. Transportation |
| advanced education and conducting research | | | | Security Agency (TSA) requires that prospective |
| projects.Programs of study in Aviation Technology | | | | Aviation Technology students present verification of |
| provide knowledge of aeronautical maintenance | | | | U.S. citizenship before beginning any flight or airplane |
| technology; aircraft dispatch; aircraft mechanics; | | | | simulator training. Non-U.S. citizens interested in taking |
| Airframe and Powerplant (A&P, design); aviation | | | | flying or simulator courses must contact school office |
| electronics technician; aviation maintenance technology; | | | | for information on registrations and procedures.It is |
| and avionics. Most quality programs provide hands-on | | | | very important for Aviation Technology students to |
| training for the real-world experience; job placement | | | | understand that programs of study in Aviation |
| assistance; convenient day or evening classes; and | | | | Technology disciplines require very rigorous |
| financial aid is offered to those who qualify.All | | | | preparation. Students must be prepared to follow all |
| graduates of Aviation Technology programs will have | | | | Aviation Technology institutional recommendations to |
| developed an understanding of aircraft operating | | | | ensure academic and professional career progress. |
| performance and limitations; weather and atmospheric | | | | Read carefully and fully understand student |
| processes and conditions; Federal Regulations and the | | | | responsibilities and guidelines required by Aviation |
| U.S. air traffic control system; navigation within the | | | | Technology Schools.If you are interested in learning |
| National Airspace System; airport lighting and marking; | | | | more about Aviation Technology Schools and |
| the use of FAA publications for operating aircraft | | | | programs of study, please search our site for additional |
| within the National Airspace System; all aspects of Air | | | | information and resources.DISCLAIMER: Above is a |
| Traffic Control operations and facilities; aircraft | | | | GENERAL OVERVIEW and may or may not reflect |
| separation during taxi, takeoff, and landing; | | | | specific practices, courses and/or services associated |
| fundamentals of radar theory and radar systems; | | | | with ANY ONE particular school(s) that is or is not |
| vectoring and speed control of aircraft; techniques of | | | | advertised on Copyright 2006 |
| longitudinal, vertical, and lateral separation of aircraft, | | | | Michael Bustamante, in association with Media Positive |
| and more.Aviation Maintenance Technology, or | | | | Communications, Inc. for SchoolsGalore.comNotice to |
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| the student as a professional Aviation Maintenance | | | | Ezine or on your Website; however, ALL links must |
| Technicians, a highly skilled profession in which | | | | remain intact and active.Michael Bustamante is a staff |
| technicians have the responsibility for keeping aircraft | | | | writer for Media Positive Communications, Inc. in |
| in air worthy condition.The Aviation Technology | | | | association with Find Schools, Colleges, Universities, |
| Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Airway | | | | Vocational Schools and Online Schools at |
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| license courses and courses in English, communications, | | | | educational resource to locate schools. |