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From page 16... ... 16 We always need people to be interested in aviation for a variety of reasons. I think it benefits our society when the population is educated about aviation, understands it, and appreciates it. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... Literature Review 17 can think critically in science, math, engineering, and technology; (2) improve the quality of math and science teaching so American students are no longer outperformed by those in other nations; and (3) Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... 18 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges Building on former President Obama's STEM initiatives, President Trump's administration issued a five-year STEM education strategic plan titled "Charting a Course for Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education" in December 2018. Outlined in the report is what President Trump envisions as "a future where all Americans will have lifelong access to highquality STEM education and the United States will be the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation, and employment" (National Science and Technology Council, 2018, p. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Literature Review 19 Yes, CTE has come a long way. However, CTE is also "not well understood by policymakers," leading to less-than-desired budgets, facilities, and so on (Shulock, Moore, and Offenstein, 2011, p. Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... 20 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges In 1988, the Florida Memorial College Division of Airway and Computer Sciences was awarded a grant by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. This grant enabled the development of the Aviation Careers Accessibility Program (ACAP) Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... Literature Review 21 • Aerolab – STEM Model Aviation curriculum created by science educators for science educators. • ESTES Educator Program – High School. Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... 22 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges • Grants – Submit a competitive application for a $250 Air Force Association (AFA) grant to promote aerospace/STEM education in formal or informal learning environments. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... Literature Review 23 • Helicopter Flying Handbook Addendum • Helicopter Flying Handbook Errata Sheet • Helicopter Instructor's Handbook • International Flight Information Manager • MC-4 Ram Air Free-fall Personnel Parachute System Technical Manual • Parachute Rigger Handbook • Pilot Safety Brochures • Plane Sense – General Aviation Information • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook • Remote Pilot -- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide • Risk Management Brochures • Risk Management Handbook • Safety Risk Management • Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook • Student Pilot Guide • Tips on Mountain Flying • Weight and Balance Handbook • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook Addendum This list of resources is available free of charge and accessible online: https://www.faa.gov/ regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/. For programs that desire more airport-focused FAA resources, the Part 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs) Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... 24 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges Aviation Maintenance Experts Fred Dyen (2017) , in his dissertation, produced a model aviation maintenance technician curriculum. Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... Literature Review 25 (p. Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... 26 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges • Male students were more likely than female students to take engineering (3% versus 1%) and computer science courses (7% versus 4%) Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... Literature Review 27 To build upon these national initiatives, educators and administrators at the local level can invest in girls and minority students to interest them in STEM fields. Although specific efforts vary greatly among high schools and community colleges across the nation, Donna Milgram, executive director of the Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science, suggests that effective strategies might include the following: • Ads that feature women and girls • Personal invitations to informational programs • Conversations that tell women they are capable of the work involved in technical careers • Technology career-oriented programs • Women in Technology sections on college and program websites • Media coverage of women working in occupations that traditionally employed men (AACC, 2008, p. Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... 28 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges State of Military Efforts The U.S. Air Force is being rather innovative in an attempt to address the shortage of military aviators. Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... Literature Review 29 "the program will have a fast start in Florida with the potential to grow quickly across the country" (ERAU, 2017, para. Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... 30 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges Partnerships outlined in the report by Young (2010) include the following: • Airport University, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... Literature Review 31 defined path and an accelerated timeline to become a Delta pilot" (Auburn University, 2018, para. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... 32 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges contribute to the strengthening of the profession; and (3) to further the purposes and programs of the AAAE as expressed in the Constitution and Bylaws of the American Association of Airport Executives." The association also provides an airport internship program guide for airports to refer to when they develop internship programs (AAAE, 2014) Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... Literature Review 33 Additionally, NBAA has developed a number of resources and events to stimulate interest in business aviation and develop relationships between those interested and prospective business aviation employers. Resources include the following (NBAA, 2018a) Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... 34 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges • Western Region – The Arizona Business Aviation Association covers the travel expenses for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott students to attend the annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition. The Southern California Aviation Association hosts up to 500 students annually for a one-day career-focused program at area airports. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... Literature Review 35 existing scholarship opportunities for women in the aviation industry"; and (4) "Enhancing aviation training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs that are exclusive to women" (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 36 Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges • Build A Plane. This nonprofit group donates airplanes to schools across the country for students to build or refurbish. Read the entire page →

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... 16 We always need people to be interested in aviation for a variety of reasons. I think it benefits our society when the population is educated about aviation, understands it, and appreciates it.