The Aviation and Aerospace Program is a full-time program beginning in the 9th grade for students interested in flight and aircraft systems. Students have two pathways from which to choose, both of which align to rigorous math and science standards. The Pilot pathway introduces students to safety, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, instrumentation, flight physiology and flight planning and students can work toward earning a private pilot’s license. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems pathway exposes student to “drones” as they are used in operations such as security, search and rescue, disaster management, drone design and maintenance programming, and systems automation. Students can earn a remote pilot certificate. Either pathway will include flying experience using Redbird TD2 flight simulators.
The upper level courses in the pathways will prepare students for post-secondary education, Federal Aviation Administration certification exams and careers in the aviation and aerospace industry. This program is offered in connection with the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA).
If interested, please contact and/or apply through the
Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/schoolchoice/.