Anindya Paul, Chair, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu
Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu
Pending Final Approval: This program is pending final external approval. Program information is subject to change.
Program Overview
Mission:
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as highly qualified aerospace technicians, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of the aerospace industry through innovative solutions and technical expertise.
Description:
The Aerospace Technology program prepares students for careers in the aerospace industry. Graduates are qualified to assemble, service, test, operate, and repair systems associated with space launch vehicles, payloads, and ground support equipment. The program also offers supplemental training for industry professionals and prepares students for industry certifications.
Graduates may pursue careers in technical roles including testing, fabrication, assembly, production, repair, and manufacturing.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Communicate technical information effectively.
- Apply mathematical concepts to engineering problems.
- Understand material science principles.
- Practice safe work habits.
- Apply aerospace systems knowledge.
- Utilize industry-standard tools and equipment effectively.
- Troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Students may also be eligible for scholarships specific to attendance in Broadcast Television Production classes.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in aircraft maintenance, aerospace manufacturing, avionics, and aerospace engineering support. Common roles include Aircraft Technician, Aerospace Technician, Avionics Technician, and Manufacturing Technician. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 1,120 aerospace professionals are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $57,460 and approximately 94 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
49-3011 – Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
17-3021 – Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$27.63 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$57,460 |
| Annual Job Openings |
94 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 1,120 employed |
Occupational Overview: Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems, components, and related aerospace equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $42,210 | 50th percentile: $57,460 | 90th percentile: $78,940.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; Regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS); SOC 49-3011 and 17-3021.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication Core (3 Credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 Credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities Core (3 Credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
46 Credits
| ETI1420 | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3.00 |
| ETI1411 | Survey of Manufacturing Processes | 3.00 |
| ETI1701 | Industrial Safety | 3.00 |
| ETI1110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3.00 |
| ETM1010 | Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
| EET1011C | Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| EET1141C | Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET1607C | Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2364C | SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1851C | Aerospace Mechanics and Mechanical Systems | 3.00 |
| ETI1852C | Aerospace Composites & Materials Testing | 3.00 |
| ETI2835C | Aerospace Structural Fabrication | 3.00 |
| CTS2214 | Next-Gen Project Management: Human, AI & Automation | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
Program Electives
Choose one:
| BCT1040 | Blueprint Reading | 3.00 |
| ETD2465C | Tool Design and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI2949 | Cooperative Education Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology III | 1.00 |
ETI2949 is a variable credit course (1-3 credits). The academic department has approved it for 3 credits for this program.
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| MGF2130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3.00 |
| ETI1701 | Industrial Safety | 3.00 |
| ETI1110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3.00 |
| EET1607C | Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab | 3.00 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Semester
| EET1011C | Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| ETI1420 | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3.00 |
| ETM1010 | Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
| ETI2856C | Aerospace Structural Fabrication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1851C | Aerospace Mechanics and Mechanical Systems | 3.00 |
| CTS2214 | Next-Gen Project Management: Human, AI & Automation | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Semester
| EET1141C | Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab | 4.00 |
| ETI1411 | Survey of Manufacturing Processes | 3.00 |
| ETI1852C | Aerospace Composites & Materials Testing | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
| ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 61