Training Programs

The Aerospace Resource Center has currently developed 10 curricula for the aviation and space communities. Information on the individual programs can be found below.

	Aviation Sheet Metal Technician This program consists of three different 80-hour courses – Sheet Metal Fabricator, Assembly Riveter, and Sheet Metal Repair. By taking all three, the student can become a Sheet Metal Technician.
	Overview of Structural Composites I This 16-hour class provides a basic overview of composites technologies and their uses including aerospace, aviation, and other industries such as boat and automobile manufacturing.
	Overview of Structural Composites II This 16-hour class provides a follow-up to the Overview of Structural Composites I class, giving students the opportunity to work with carbon-fiber construction as well as inspection and repair of damage to a composite structure.
	Boeing 757 General Familiarization This 5-day, 40-hour course provides students with a basic understanding of the layout, systems, and components on the Boeing 757 airliner – including both the PW2000 and RB211 powerplant choices, and is structured to meet the ATA Spec 104 guidelines for Level 1 Gen Fam.
	Maintenance Human Factors “Human Factors” is a broad term which can describe working conditions and how humans interact with those conditions, as well as how outside influences can play a role in work effectiveness, quality, and attention to detail.
	J-STD-001 Through-Hole Soldering This is a 16-hour course which provides the theoretical learning, hands-on skill training and required testing needed to obtain a J-STD-001 through-hole soldering (Module 3) certification.
	Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing This 16-hour course is designed to provide a high-level overview of the various methods and uses of non-destructive testing in the aerospace industry. Methods discussed include Visual, Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasound, Eddy Current, and X-ray.
	Principles of Troubleshooting This 16-hour course is designed to present the student with the theory and logic behind successful troubleshooting procedures.
	Introduction to the Aerospace Industry This course is suitable (pending curricula review) for college-level credit and is designed to offer interested students a broad overview of both aviation and space operations, manufacture and repair, and applications.
	Introduction to Fiber Optics In some applications, fiber optics have taken over the role of copper wires in data transmission. This 16-hour course aims to provide an overview of fiber optic theory, uses, connections and repair.
	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Our newest curricula includes Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems I. Both are designed as 16-week, 46 hour courses deliverable online or in the classroom.