Aviation Occupations Satellite

Tech Prep Program (Earn College Credits!)

 

Instructor: Mr. Frank Drain fdrain@ohp.k12.oh.us

Length of program:

90 minutes/day for 2 years or 3 hours/day for 1 year

Location: Grimes Airport in Urbana, Ohio

Program Highlights:

  • Experience working on actual aircraft in airport setting
  • Field trips to aviation related sites around the Miami Valley
  • Pilot ground school training
  • Extensive use of aviation software simulation tools
  • Participate in restoration of historical B-17 bomber at Grimes Field

Job Possibilities:

  • Pilot
  • Flight crew
  • Aviation maintenance
  • Engineering
  • Air traffic control
  • Flight attendant
  • Dispatcher

Clubs, Organizations:

  • SkillsUSA

Academic Preparation:

  • Computer skills
  • Basic communication (reading, writing)
  • Basic math

Personality Traits:

  • Willingness to learn a broad range of skills
  • A strong desire to succeed and not become easily discouraged
  • Very important to take pride in your own work
  • Ability to work in teams

Other:

This is a very unique opportunity for any student interested in aviation. The program gives students a great deal of “hands on” opportunities.

College partnerships:

  • Sinclair Community College
    • Earn up to 12 hours credit in their Aviation Technology program