49 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $81,390 · projected growth +7.9%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
AVIATION
Rose State College
Certificate
AVIONICS
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY
Enterprise State Community College
Certificate
AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY
Northeast State Community College
Certificate
AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY
Enterprise State Community College
Associate's Degree
Associate in Technical Arts in Aircraft Electronics Technician
Everett Community College
Associate's Degree
Associate in Technical Arts in Airframe/Avionics
Everett Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Avia Tech: Flight & Maintenanc
Liberty University
Associate's Degree
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Hampton University
Certificate
Avionics
Orange Coast College
Diploma
Avionics Maintenance Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Long Certificate
Avionics Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate's Degree
Avionics Technology
Bishop State Community College
Associate's Degree
Avionics Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
Short-Term Certificate
Avionics Technology
Snead State Community College
Associate's Degree
Avionics-Maintenance Technology
City College of San Francisco
Certificate
Basic Drone Operator
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
Certificate - Airframe Maintenance Technician
Clover Park Technical College
Certificate
Certificate - Avionics Technician
Clover Park Technical College
Certificate
Certificate in Aircraft Avionics Systems
Everett Community College
Certificate
Certificate in Aircraft Electronics Technician
Everett Community College
Certificate
Certificate in Aircraft Troubleshooting
Everett Community College
Certificate
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance - General
Ivy Tech Community College
Certificate
Certificate in Avionics Technician
Everett Community College
Certificate
Certificate in Electronics
Everett Community College
Certificate
Certificate: Aircraft Electronics & Electronic Instrumentation
Big Bend Community College
Certificate
Certificate: Aircraft Wiring & Avionics
Big Bend Community 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
Certificate
Drone Operator Specialist
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
Drone Operator Specialist
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Course
Drone Technology
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify FAA regulations (FAR Part 107) and indicate where to find regulations on drones and licensing requirementsInvestigate and report on liability and insurance requirements related to drone operationExplain the characteristics of drones according to FAA regulations and industry standards. and UsesClassify drones according to body typeIdentify the roles and missions that various types of drones perform in militaryDescribe industrial and commercial uses of various types of drones
Associate's Degree
Drone and Autonomous Systems
Fullerton College
Certificate
First Responder Specialist
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Certificate
First Responder Specialist
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
First Responder Specialist
Madisonville Community College
Certificate
GIS/Unmanned Systems Specialist
Madisonville Community College
Certificate
GIS/Unmanned Systems Specialist
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Certificate
GIS/Unmanned Systems Specialist
Hazard Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Remote Drone Pilot
Madisonville Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Remote Drone Pilot
Hazard Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Remote Drone Pilot
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
T.C. in Aviation Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Uncrewed Aerial Systems Engineering
Old Dominion University
Associate's Degree
Unmanned Systems Technology
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
Visual Observer
Hazard Community and Technical College