Aeronautics

Your career opportunities will soar in the Polaris Aeronautics program. Developed in collaboration with Kent State University, the Aeronautics program focuses on six areas of concentration: • Aeronautical Studies • Aviation Management • Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology • Flight Technology • Air Traffic Control • Drone Operations

Aeronautical Studies is designed to give you a broad understanding of the aviation profession, including safety and security, airport management, aviation weather and flight theory. Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology will prepare you to enter the field of aeronautical engineering and technology, providing a pathway to the manufacturing and production sectors of aviation. Air Traffic Control instruction includes theory and practical lab-based work in managing aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air. Aviation Management prepares you for administrative and managerial careers in aviation. Aviation Management will give you exposure to both the technical and business side of the

aviation industry. Flight Technology is the pilot training portion of the Aeronautics program, including exposure to professional flight and ground instruction and commercial and instrument flight operations. Flight Technology provides theory and “hands-on” training in a flight simulator.

Drone Operations will provide instruction on the regulations and flight operations of commercial drones. You will develop your skills with real-world flying experience with local businesses.

“What makes Polaris and the Aeronautics program so great is that it’s a great environment with hands-on learning. In the program we are taught multiple subjects within the umbrella of Aeronautics, such as, being a mechanic, pilot and air traffic controller.” —Jacob Lambert, Olmsted Falls High School

Career Options Flight Attendant Airport Maintenance Baggage Handler Sales Representative Ticket Agent Ground Attendant Air Cargo Handler

Future Opportunities with Further Education Air Traffic Controller Meteorologist Pilot Airport Operations Manager Aviation Mechanic Avionics Technician Aviation Photographer Airline Manager/Executive Aerospace Engineer Flight School Instructor

High School Credit Junior Year Aeronautics: 3.0 Technology: .5

Potential College Credit *See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.

Certifications Upon successful completion of this program, you are eligible to take the written portion of the private pilot’s license and your FAA sUAS 107 Drone Pilot certificate.