Aeronautics

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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 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 laboratory-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. 

Credits

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

High School Credit Senior Year
Aeronautics:  2.0, Physics:  1.0

Certifications
Upon successful completion of this program, you are eligible to take the written portion of the private pilot's license and your 107 sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate.

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
Bowling Green State University
Kent State University

*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Course of Study/Syllabus
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List
Sample Assignments
Uniform Ordering

Skills

• Aviation law safety
• Airport management
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
• Air traffic control
• Avionics (aviation electronics)
• Identify weather systems/conditions
• Flight planning
• Identify navigational systems
• Identify airport charts

Equipment

• Flight simulator
• Aircraft cockpit instruments
• Navigational equipment
• Weather instruments
• Aircraft avionics training equipment

Career Options

• Flight Attendant
• Airport Maintenance
• Baggage Handler
• Sales Representative
• Ticket Agent
• Ground Attendant
• Air Cargo Handler
• Drone Pilot

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
• Commercial Drone Operator

Teacher: Mike Worthington
Email:  mworthington@polaris.edu
Certifications/License:  Pilots License, FAA Fundamentals of Instruction, FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and 107 UAV Drone Pilots License
At Polaris Since:  2019
Industry Experience:  5 years Founding Member of Discover Aviation Center/Discover Aviation Center Flying Club 
Interests/Hobbies:  Motorsports, Flying Young Eagles, participating in Aviation Clubs as a member & Officer, EAA1252, EAA IMC Club, AOPA member, IWASM volunteer, FAAST; FAA Safety Team member and family time/vacations
 

Teacher: Mike Bowser
Email:  mbowser@polaris.edu
Education:  M.S. in Aeronautical Science with Aviation Education and Management specializations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S. Aeronautical Studies, Kent State University; A.S. Aviation Operations, Community College of the Air Force
Certifications:  Private Pilot, C-130 Flight Examiner/Instructor, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, Former Inspection Authorization mechanic, Former Air Traffic Controller
At Polaris Since:  2019
Industry Experience:  25+ years/3,000+ flight hours in aviation as a Pilot, Flight Engineer, Mechanic and Manager.  Retired from U.S. Air Force after 21 years.  Currently the elected President of Inspire Aviation (a nonprofit that promotes aviation to youth) and an Adjunct Professor at Kent State in the College of Aeronautics
Interests/Hobbies:  Flying my family for fun, boating, traveling and learning about American history

Aeronautics 2020-2021 Advisory Members