Aeronautics

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 study.

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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. 

Teacher: Marc Molnar

Teacher: Marc Molnar

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Education:  M. Ed. from Cleveland State University & Bachelor of Science from Cleveland State University 
Certifications:  FAA Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating FAA Advanced & Instrument Ground Instructor & Part 107 Commercial UAS Pilot
At Polaris Since:  2022
Industry Experience:  Marc was a Manager at Zone Aviation Flight School Commutair - Operations and also a Social Studies/ELA Teacher. 
Interests & Hobbies:  Marc enjoys spending time with family, sailing, riding motorcycles, kayaking, skiing, playing guitar and of course flying airplanes.  

Aeronautics 2023-2024 Advisory Members

Mr. Mike Bowser, Inspire Aviation
Mr. Stuart Cory, CG3, LLC.
Mr. Jason Damman, V1DroneMedia
Ms. Leah Hetzel, Delta Airlines
Mr. Gary Liljenberg, Zone Aviation
Mr. George Masavage, HYFAST Aerospace
Mr. Ned Parks, Aegis 360 Consulting
Mr. Jim Yarborough, Constant Aviation/Flexjet