Every successful flight – through the clouds or into space – is the result of amazing work by a dedicated team. If you are fascinated with the magic of flight and have dreamed of being a part of making it happen, consider a career in the growing aviation and aerospace sector!
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Helper – Production Worker | $14.47 |
| Helper – Installation | $15.32 |
| Welder, Cutter, Solderer and Brazer | $19.68 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafter | $25.99 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $27.82 |
| First Line Supervisor of Mechanic Service Technicians | $31.27 |
| First Line Supervisor of Production | $32.46 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $37.75 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $43.17 |
| Electronics Engineer | $49.42 |
| Industrial Engineer | $50.57 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Robotics & Energy | Workman Middle School |
| Fabrication & Engineering | Ernest Ward Middle School |
| Pre-Engineering | Beulah Middle School |
| NFA-ACE Flight | Bailey Middle School |
| Aviation Technology | Booker T. Washington High School |
| Civil Engineering & Architecture | West Florida High School |
| Aerospace Engineering | West Florida High School |
| NFA-ACE Flight | Escambia High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics | George Stone Technical College |
| Aviation Maintenance Aeronautics | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
| Business Administration | University of West Florida |
| Computer Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Computer Science | University of West Florida |
| Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Information Technology | University of West Florida |
| MBA, Aviation Concentration | University of West Florida |
| Mechanical Engineering | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Escambia County, please contact Steven Harrell at 850-469-5357, or submit this form:
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See the full list of Escambia County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Escambia County middle and high schools, please visit Escambia County Schools Workforce Education.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Energy)
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business, Professional and Financial Services
Construction and Architecture
Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Manufacturing
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.