Aerospace
Continuing Ed
From drones to space stations, San Jacinto College’s aerospace program offers multiple ways to advance your career with technical certificates. Gain hands-on experience in electrical, design, manufacturing, operating and maintenance tracks. Become an aerospace technician and let your career take flight.
Program at a Glance
Career Opportunities
As an aerospace technician, you’ll have access to a range of opportunities throughout the commercial, government, and military industries. These could include:
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters: $32,866
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers: $43,199
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers: $50,135
Statewide averages from Texas Wages.
Focus Areas
After completing the aerospace core course requirement, you will be able to select an area of focus:
- Aerospace composite manufacturing technician
- Aerospace electrical and electronics technician
- Aerospace quality technician
- Aerospace structures technician
- Drone pilot
Locations
EDGE Center
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Advanced Manufacturing, Course
Continuing Ed
Under 3 Months
Aerospace Core, Course
Continuing Ed
Under 3 Months
Aerospace Quality Introduction, Course
Continuing Ed
Under 3 Months
Aerospace Structures Technician, Course
Continuing Ed
Under 3 Months
Composite Manufacturing Technician, Course
Continuing Ed
Under 3 Months
Drone, Course
Electrical
Continuing Ed
Under 3 Months
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Courses & Aid
See which courses are eligible for financial support and which ones offer a certification.
| Tab name | Financial Aid | Certification | Expandable content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace CORE Course: Mandatory | checked | checked | The Aerospace CORE Class is the prerequisite course for all Aerospace tracks. It covers a variety of Safety
and Workforce topics required for the program tracks. Training is offered fully online
and may be customized to meet business client needs.
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| Aerospace Composite Manufacturing Technician | checked | checked | Composite materials are used in industries from aerospace, energy, and medical to
automotive, marine, and recreation. San Jacinto College’s composite manufacturing
program provides you with usage of composites materials, industries, and products.
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| Aerospace Electrical & Electronics Technician | unchecked | unchecked | Learn about AC, DC, digital and analog, assembly of coaxial connectors, crimping terminals
and splices, electrical resistance test equipment, sensoring technology, soldering,
and more.
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| Aerospace Quality Technician | unchecked | unchecked | San Jacinto College’s aerospace quality technician program provides you with an introduction
to aerospace manufacturing and quality assurance skills.
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| Aerospace Structures Technician | checked | checked | Learn the mechanics behind aerospace structures, their fundamental systems, and installation.
Find out more about this program.
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| FAA Drone Pilot | checked | checked | To legally operate a drone for any business purpose, FAA regulations require remote pilot certification. We’ll prepare you for the test.
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Register for an Information Session
Hosted at the EDGE Center, San Jac offers information sessions to help you pilot your
future in the aerospace program.
There are no information sessions scheduled at this time.
There are no information sessions scheduled at this time.
