Aerospace and Aviation Training in Alabama
Aerospace and Aviation Training in Alabama
Now is the time to heighten your skills in one of Alabama’s fastest growing industries.
Aerospace and aviation programs within the Alabama Community College System train students across several career paths that are certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
With a projected need of more than 200,000 new pilots and 189,000 new maintenance technicians in North America by the year 2037, there’s room for the hundreds of Alabama residents currently pursuing degrees in aerospace and aviation-related fields.
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For more information, contact:
Gillette Samms
Director of Aviation Programs
Alabama Community College System
251.405.7111
[email protected]
Quick Links
For more information, contact:
Gillette Samms
Director of Aviation Programs
Alabama Community College System
251.405.7111
[email protected]
Earning Potential
In Alabama, highly experienced aircraft mechanics and service technicians can earn up to $39 per hour or $81,197 per year.
Avionics technicians, who troubleshoot aircraft technology systems and detect weather and radar, make an average $61,199 mid-career!
Earning for pilots is even higher: commercial pilots can earn more than $60 per hour or $125,000 annually.
Beyond Community College
The Alabama Community College System has an articulation agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to help train students beyond the two-year level. A transfer opportunity with Athens State University is also in place for students to major in Management of Technology with a minor in Aviation Management.
Dual Enrollment
High School Students can start their journey by taking advantage of the cost saving dual enrollment program.
