Use your experience to advance your career in aviation
The aviation industry in the North Carolina Triad has recently seen a pullback because of reduced demand. Those who are out of work because of layoffs, furloughs and early buyouts but plan to return to the industry have an opportunity to improve their standing when applying for future jobs.
GTCC can help you build upon your experience. Work toward additional degrees and certificates to improve your future employment opportunities.
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Current Experience/Licensure |
Potential Opportunity |
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A&P Technician |
In one semester, complete the Avionics Core Skills Certificate 1 and up your game. In two semesters, gain your FCC and AET certifications in avionics and electronics. Take the mystery out of avionics systems and wiring with 27 credits. |
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A&P Technician |
Gain advanced standing in the Aviation Systems Technology program, requiring only 31 credit hours additional to complete your Associate in Science degree. |
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Private Pilot |
Gain advanced standing in the Aviation Management Career Pilot program; finish your Associate in Science degree in three more semesters. |
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Private Pilot with Instrument Rating |
Gain advanced standing in the AM Career Pilot program; finish your Associate in Science degree in close to two more semesters. |
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Airframe Technician |
Gain advanced standing in the Aviation Systems technology program, requiring only 30 more credits to gain your Powerplant rating, or 48 to gain your Powerplant and Associate in Science degree. |
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Powerplant Technician |
Gain advanced standing in the Aviation Systems technology program, requiring only 38 more credits to gain your Airframe rating, or 56 to gain your Airframe and Associate in Science degree. |
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A or P or Both Technician |
Add advanced Structures Sheetmetal Certificate training to put your skills above others by taking 15 credits (one semester) of effort, or 17 weeks of Sheetmetal Manufacturing training. Add Advanced Composite training and ACMA Certificate with only four weeks of training. |
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A&P with an Associates in Science Degree |
Transfer your degree to our partner university, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), and gain your Bachelor of Science degree in 3-4 semesters. |
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A&P or Pilot with an BS in Mtc. Management, or Aviation Management/Pilot |
Transfer your degree to our partner university, ERAU, and gain your Master of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics, or master’s degree in Business Administration Aviation. |
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Structures Technician, A&P, Pilot |
Add Aviation Management knowledge to make yourself more viable for leadership roles. Certificate options are available for Operations Management (A) or Transportation Logistics (B). |
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None |
Join us in our Quick Careers program where you can gain the skills to join the Aviation Manufacturing industry. Prepare in advance! No prerequisites; simply sign up in person or online. |
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