Aviation Science and Technology

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Aviation Science and Technology
Program Overview
Aviation Science and Technology allows students to learn what it takes to be a pilot, and also the skills needed for other important careers tending to aircraft and their facilities. Segment titles include aviation documentation; human factors; aerodynamics; airplane systems; aircraft performance; aviation meteorology; communication and flight information; flight planning; flight maneuvers; safety; and flight environment.
Program Location:
- Alanson High School / Pellston Regional Airport
Articulation Agreements:
Related Occupations
- Pilot
- Aerospace Engineer
- Air Traffic Controller
- Flight Attendant
- Aircraft Technician
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Program News & Information
‘Get your private pilot’s license before college’
Garin Janicki, a student in the first year of the Aviation Science & Technology program in 2016-17, shares his path to success and advice with future aviators As one of the first students to take the Aviation Science & Technology program in the 2016-17...
Local aviation students still soaring after their dreams
Where are they now? Catching up with a few grads of the Aviation Science & Technology program at Pellston Regional Airport When Anna VarnHagen was approaching her senior year of high school in Petoskey, she was considering options for her future. One of them...
Local Aviation program student Forrest Neff awarded EAA flight training scholarship
PELLSTON - Forrest Neff, a senior in the Aviation Science and Technology program held at Pellston Regional Airport, has been awarded an $11,000 flight training scholarship from local Chapter 1087 of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Neff, of Harbor Springs, is...
Aviation Science & Technology program receives donations to support student flight training
ALANSON - The Aviation Science and Technology program, a Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education offering hosted by Alanson Public Schools, is providing more students the chance to earn their pilots’ licenses in high school, thanks to a number of recent...
Soar! Alanson school’s aviation program receives grant to fund student pilot licenses
ALANSON - The Aviation Science & Technology program hosted by Alanson Public Schools, and housed at Pellston Regional Airport, recently received a generous grant to help pay for private pilot training for those students interested in earning their private pilot...
Local high school aviation program helping to tackle the nationwide aviation industry shortage
PELLSTON - Airline delays and cancellations have become increasingly common recently as a nationwide and global pilot shortage continues to strain the airline industry. It’s projected that 14,500 pilots will be needed every year through 2030, along with tens of...
U.S. Marine, general aviation pilot introduced as new instructor for aviation career tech program
ALANSON – Former Marine helicopter and current general aviation pilot Duane Enos will be the new instructor of the Aviation Science and Technology course, housed at Alanson Public Schools with instruction at Pellston Regional Airport, beginning in the fall for the...
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