Every successful flight - through the clouds or into space - is the result of amazing work by a dedicated team. If you are fascinated with the magic of flight or have dreamed of being a part of making it happen, consider a career in the growing aviation and aerospace sector!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, Weigher | $ 25.81 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $26.43 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Production | $32.79 |
NEXT
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Machinery Maintenance Worker | $29.87 |
| Aircraft Mechanic, Service Technician | $30.91 |
| Avionics Technician | $35.42 |
LATER
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $48.68 |
| Electrical Engineer | $50.48 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $52.19 |
| Systems Software Developer | $55.57 |
| Industrial Engineer | $60.69 |
TRAINING PATHWAYS
FIRST
Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering Academy | Avalon Middle School |
| Pre-Engineering Academy | Holley Navarre Middle School |
| Pre-Engineering Academy | Sims Middle School |
| Pre-Engineering Academy | Woodlawn Beach Middle School |
| Aviation Academy | Milton High School |
| Engineering Academy | Navarre High School |
| Pre-Engineering Academy | East Bay K-8 |
NEXT
Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| A.S. Aeronautics | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
| A.S. Aviation Maintenance | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
| Aviation Airframe Mechanics | George Stone Technical College |
| Aviation Power Plant Mechanics | George Stone Technical College |
LATER
Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| B.S. Aerospace Engineering | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
| B.S. Computer Engineering | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Mechanical Engineering | University of West Florida |