The Aerospace Coatings & Paint Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to produce an aerospace technician with multiple skill sets and a well-rounded understanding of the aerospace industry.

This program provides a broad based understanding of coating and paint processes within the aerospace industry. The curriculum includes comprehensive learning experiences in all aspects of the coating and paint industry including formulation, application and specialized areas.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Aerospace Coatings & Paint	60 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Aerospace Coatings & Paint	48 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Process Mechanic Painter	18 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible

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The Aerospace Manufacturing Technology programs include sequences of courses designed to produce an aerospace technician with multiple skill sets and a well-rounded understanding of the aerospace industry.

Students can master the high-demand skills of Mechanical Assembly, Composite Fabrication or Basic Avionics. Additional coursework taken from a core set of aviation topics provides students with an in-depth perspective on the aviation industry. Topics include quality control, aerospace manufacturing and aircraft systems and components.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Aerospace Manufacturing Technology	60 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Aerospace Manufacturing Technology	31 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Aviation Sheetmetal Assembly	18 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible

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Courses

AMT 250- Accelerated Certification – General/AirFrame
AMT 251- Accelerated Certification – General/Powerplant
AMT 252- Accelerated Certification – General/Airframe/Powerplant

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The Avionics Technology program prepares students to work in the field of electronics. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skill required for job acquisition. The program is comprised of a set of core courses in fundamentals of electrical theory, electronic devices, digital concepts, wiring, and avionics systems.

Students may then concentrate in three separate areas of electronics technology: radio communications, electronic measurement, and instrumentation, or avionics. Program graduates may also receive an Avionics Technology technical certificate in these concentration areas.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Avionics Technology	60 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Avionics Technology	48 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible

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This program prepares students to be successful in today’s highly competitive world of aviation composite technologies. Supported by a solid background in composite theory, students will apply their knowledge in a state-of-the-art composite laboratory at the National Center for Aviation Training.

A well-rounded curriculum allows students hands-on experience in all the stages of the aircrafts life from design to production and repair. Coursework in the program includes CATIA, composite fabrication, composite repair and lean manufacturing.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Composite Technology	60 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Composite Repair	48 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Composite Fabrication	21 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible

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These programs provide students the skills and knowledge needed in various manufacturing procedures and operations, including lathe and mill operations and manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining operations.

Programs include classroom and laboratory instruction in safety, proper use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading and sketching, precision measuring and layout, setup, operation, clean-up and basic maintenance of lathes, milling machines and surface grinders with extra emphasis on CNC set up and operation.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Machining Technology	65 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Machining Technology	38 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Multi Axis Machining	53 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, CNC Operator	23 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible

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The Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program is a cooperative effort between the WSU Tech and National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to produce a technician who understands NDT’s role in the aerospace industry, has mastered the American Society for Nondestructive Testing’s coursework for Levels I and II certification and has the depth and breadth of knowledge which comes from general education courses.

In this program, students will complete Levels I and II ASNT competencies for six NDT methods including liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, eddy current, visual, radiography, and magnetic particle inspection.  In addition, the students will have hands-on experience in both conventional and composite aerospace assembly methods which will allow them to apply NDT techniques to the aviation industry.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Nondestructive Testing	60 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Nondestructive Testing	46 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Certificate of Completion, Radiography Technician	12 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Certificate of Completion, Ultrasonic Technician	11 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Certificate of Completion, Eddy Current Technician	6 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Certificate of Completion, Magnetic Particle Technician	5 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible
Certificate of Completion, Penetrant Technician	5 Credit Hours	Kansas Promise Eligible

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This program prepares students for careers in the aviation industry as Professional Pilots. The program provides students the opportunity to progress through five FAA certifications/ratings including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor.

Located at the National Center for Aviation Training the program focuses on solid aviation skill sets, using state of the art equipment and is grounded in safety and risk management.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Professional Pilot	60 Credit Hours

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( Drones) are revolutionizing data collection operations in multi sectors of the US economy including commercial industries, scientific research, and local/state and Federal government entities. In this program, students will learn the skills and knowledge to design, program, and operate an effective UAS mission.

Students will obtain a Part 107 license and rating while developing a safety-oriented mindset through risk management and situational awareness. Topics include GIS, Multirotor, UAS Ground School, Beyond Line of Site (BLoS) drone preparation, and FixedWing Flight.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Drone Technology	61 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Drone Technology	22 Credit Hours

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