Aerospace Technology/Aerospace Fundamentals | Calhoun Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingScienceReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisWritingSpeaking

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignPhysicsComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionMathematical ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requir
Develop and test autonomous systems for uncrewed aerospace vehicles.
Develop software for aerospace systems.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareDevelopment environment softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Acoustic emissions systemsAnechoic chambersArgon-ion lasersAtomic force microscopesAxial flow compressor facilitiesAxial flow research fansAxial flow turbinesCenterless grindersCluster computersComputer numerical controlled CNC milling machinesDigital oscilloscopesDigital pressure gaugesDigital voltmeters DVMElectronic flight instrument systems EFISElectronic pressure scanners

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Working ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceAchievementSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2011.00	Aerospace Engineers	title_inference	$134,830 median$205,850 top	+6.01%	440

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Mathematical models for basic aerodynamic analysis — construct and validate under direct supervision using analytical or scientific software in a structured engineering environment.
Technical reports and engineering documentation — draft with guidance from senior engineers for use by internal project teams on assigned aerospace programs.
Design criteria and customer requirements — review and interpret under supervision to verify alignment with established aerospace engineering standards.
CAD software tools — apply to produce preliminary design drawings of aerospace components under direction from a lead engineer.
Environmental and stress test procedures — assist in planning and executing on scaled models or prototypes in a controlled laboratory setting.
Engineering principles and quality standards — apply to inspect product data or design outputs under close oversight on entry-level design tasks.
Customer-reported technical problems — document and categorize initial findings to support senior engineers investigating aerospace vehicle anomalies.
Systems analysis concepts — apply to identify basic interdependencies within aerospace subsystems while working within a defined engineering team.
Engineering mathematics including calculus and differential equations — use to support design calculations under supervision on assigned aerospace components.
Industry regulations and environmental standards — research and summarize to inform design criteria reviews conducted by senior engineering staff.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

MTH 103Introduction to Technical Mathematics

3 cr

ADM 101Precision Measurement

3 cr

ADM 104Introduction to Thermal/Electrical

3 cr

ADM 105Fluid Systems

3 cr

ADM 106Quality Control Concepts

3 cr

ADM 111Manufacturing Safety Practices

3 cr

MTT 121Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists

3 cr

ARS 176Electrical/Electronic Assembly

3 cr

ARS 178Aerospace Mechanical Assembly

3 cr

ARS 280Surface Preparation and Coatings

3 cr

ARS 282Integrated Assembly Project

3 cr

ARS 276Instrumentation Attachments and Adhesive

3 cr

ARS 278Composite Materials Fabrication and

3 cr

ARS 284Specialized Coating Processes

3 cr

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