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Credentials for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

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Short-Term Certificate

3D Graphic Science

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology

Taylor Business Institute
Certificate

AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY

Enterprise State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY

Enterprise State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Addititve Manufacturing

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Advanced Design

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Automated Systems

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Aviation Manufacturing Technology

Bishop State Community College
AL
Diploma

Avionics Maintenance Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Short-Term Certificate

Avionics Technology

Snead State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Avionics Technology

Bishop State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Basic Autocad

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Basic Electronics

Pikes Peak State College
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Advanced Composites

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply matrix and fiber technologies to correctly mix materials, identify specifications, select reinforcements, and work with advanced resin and thermoplastic systemsInterpret advanced composite design requirements to perform process modeling, understand work instructions, and apply balanced laminate and residual-stress conceptsExecute advanced molding processes to properly handle materials, perform debulks, mix resins, manage working life, and apply vacuum bagging and potting techniquesImplement health and safety practices to ensure safe machining, CNC operations, PPE use, hazard mitigation, and compliance with composite manufacturing standardsApply core material fabrication methods to construct and bond sandwich structures using proper vacuum bagging, co-cure, and co-bonding techniquesManage composite tooling operations to select molds, perform mold care, make tooling repairs, and utilize automated layup and fiber-placement equipment
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Cast Polymer

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply fundamental composites and cast‑polymer concepts to understand production processes, materials, molding methods, and the unique characteristics and advantages of cast polymer productsImplement plant‑wide safety practices to ensure safe handling of chemicals, equipment, lifting devices, power tools, and MEKP while maintaining proper housekeeping and hazard controlIdentify cast‑polymer material components to properly select matrices, resins, initiators, additives, coatings, fillers, and specialty materials used across polymer product typesPerform gel‑coat application procedures to prepare molds, apply release agents, control spray systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality through proper spraying methods and safety practicesExecute matrix‑casting operations to mix materials, control temperature, apply veining, perform vibration, demold, finish surfaces, troubleshoot systems, and document production processesOperate fabrication equipment to apply plural‑component systems, manage compressed air, use automated casting tools, and maintain calibrated pumps and delivery systems
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Open Molding

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Design cockpit drainage and electric bilge pump systems to ensure efficient water removal and long‑term vessel safetySelect potable water system components to support reliable installation and safe onboard water deliveryMaintain AC and DC electrical systems to ensure dependable operation of batteries,generators,chargers,and invertersInspect engine exhaust,propulsion,steering,and control systems to verify safe operation and compliance with marine standardsService fuel and ventilation systems to ensure safe gasoline and diesel performance and prevent vapor hazardsInstall portable and fixed firefighting equipment to provide compliant onboard fire protection capabilities
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Vacuum Infusion Process

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply matrix and fiber technologies to correctly mix materials, identify specifications, select reinforcements, and work with advanced resin and thermoplastic systemsInterpret advanced composite design requirements to perform process modeling, understand work instructions, and apply balanced laminate and residual-stress conceptsExecute advanced molding processes to properly handle materials, perform debulks, mix resins, manage working life, and apply vacuum bagging and potting techniquesImplement health and safety practices to ensure safe machining, CNC operations, PPE use, hazard mitigation, and compliance with composite manufacturing standardsApply core material fabrication methods to construct and bond sandwich structures using proper vacuum bagging, co-cure, and co-bonding techniquesManage composite tooling operations to select molds, perform mold care, make tooling repairs, and utilize automated layup and fiber-placement equipment
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Wind Blade Repair

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply fundamental composites and cast‑polymer concepts to understand production processes, materials, molding methods, and the unique characteristics and advantages of cast polymer productsImplement plant‑wide safety practices to ensure safe handling of chemicals, equipment, lifting devices, power tools, and MEKP while maintaining proper housekeeping and hazard controlIdentify cast‑polymer material components to properly select matrices, resins, initiators, additives, coatings, fillers, and specialty materials used across polymer product typesPerform gel‑coat application procedures to prepare molds, apply release agents, control spray systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality through proper spraying methods and safety practicesExecute matrix‑casting operations to mix materials, control temperature, apply veining, perform vibration, demold, finish surfaces, troubleshoot systems, and document production processesOperate fabrication equipment to apply plural‑component systems, manage compressed air, use automated casting tools, and maintain calibrated pumps and delivery systems
Short-Term Certificate

Civil/Mechanical Science

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Construction Basics

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
AL
Associate's Degree

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Bluefield State University
Certificate

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Bachelor's Degree

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Bluefield State University
Associate's Degree

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Bishop State Community College
AL
Certificate

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Bishop State Community College
AL
Certificate

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Calhoun Community College
Associate's Degree

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Calhoun Community College
Associate's Degree

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Gadsden State Community College
AL
Certificate

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Gadsden State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES

Pikes Peak State College
Bachelor's Degree

ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
Bachelor's Degree

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

University of West Alabama
AL
Certificate

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Electrical Electronics

Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Short-Term Certificate

Electrical Electronics

Mountain Gateway Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Electrical Electronics

Patrick & Henry Community College
Bachelor's Degree

Electrical Engineering Technology

University of West Alabama
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineer Technology/Technician

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

Electrical/Electronics Technology

Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Short-Term Certificate

Electronic Assembly

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Electronic Electricity

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Electronic Engineering Technology

Lawson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Electronic Engineering Technology w/ emp in Mechatronics Advanced Automation

Gadsden State Community College
AL
Certificate

Electronic Technologies

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Electronics

Jefferson State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Electronics & Computer Technology

DeVry University-New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree

Electronics Engineering Technology

DeVry University-New Jersey
Associate's Degree

Electronics Engineering Technology

DeVry University-New Jersey
Short-Term Certificate

Electronics Technician

Pickens Technical College
Associate's Degree

Electronics Technology

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Electronics Technology

Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree

Electronics Technology

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Diploma

Electronics and Automation Technology

Northwest Technical Institute
Associate's Degree

Engineering

Southwestern College (CA)
Short-Term Certificate

Engineering Design Technology

Bevill State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Engineering Technology

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Engineering Technology

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

Engineering Technology

Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Degree

Engineering Technology

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
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