Program Overview
Butler Tech’s Aviation program offers hands-on curriculum designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the aviation industry.
As Butler Tech’s Aviation program transitions into its new state-of-the-art facility, it is now offered exclusively as a three-year model, ensuring that every student receives a robust curriculum and has the maximum time to earn industry-recognized credentials.
Students spend their first year building a strong foundation in aviation, followed by two years of advanced training, specialized coursework, and focused career preparation. Starting in 10th grade, students cover Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Ground School, Drones, and Engineering Systems.
As students progress to the 11th grade, the curriculum pivots to a more specialized focus on Personalized Aviation experiences such as Private Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance, and Engineering.
Personalized Capstone
The Aviation program culminates during the 12th-grade year with a Personalized Capstone Experience, designed to be an immersive, real-world experience that often includes project-based learning and cooperative education opportunities. Through community partnerships, students are given the chance to combine their academic learning with genuine work experience.
College Tech Prep Program
Aviation combines college-like instruction with hands-on activities to prepare students for the technical occupations of the future, providing a pathway to an associate degree or beyond. College Tech Prep programs provide advanced skills in math, science, communication, and technology.
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Personality
Detailed
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Self Control
Career Pathways
- Pilot
- FAA – Certified Mechanic
- Aeronautical Engineer
- FAA – Air Traffic Controler
All available seats in the Aviation program are reserved for students enrolled in the three-year model. The two-year Aviation program is no longer available.
Program Highlights
Industry Overview
The aviation industry is a dynamic and vital sector that plays a pivotal role in connecting people, goods, and ideas across the globe. Every day, the aviation industry transports more than 10 million passengers and around $18 billion worth of goods. This remarkable growth and transformation is leading to an increased demand for a diverse range of careers in aviation.
Course Work
Aviation Exploration
- Explore Aviation Pathways
Personalized Aviation Experiences
- Aviation Maintenance
– Airframe & Powerplant - Aviation Ground School
– Private Pilot Training
– Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones - Aviation Engineering
Capstone Experiences
- Airport Management
- Air Traffic Control
- Maintenance
- Pilot Training
Credentials
Students will have the opportunity
to pursue credentials in the
following areas:
• Aircraft Airframe & Powerplant
• FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test
• FAA Part 107 – Remote
Three-Year Programs
