The Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program provides classroom and hands on training that allows students to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the tasks required of an entry level Aerospace Manufacturing Technician.
The program is developed with the support of industry, including Boeing. Boeing is participating in manufacturing the largest rocket ever at the nearby Michoud Facility as part of NASA’s Artemis project.
The Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program will be the only program dedicated to Aerospace Manufacturing Technicians in the state of Louisiana.
The curriculum was designed to be directly related to an in-depth task analysis for Aerospace Manufacturing Technicians, with content and courses mapped directly to expected job performance.
Three exit points are included:
- Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Aerospace Manufacturing Technology consisting of 24 hours of mainly electrical and mechanical skills training.
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aerospace Manufacturing Technology consisting of 60 hours of coursework.
- Technical Diploma
Occupational Outlook lists the median income for Aerospace manufacturing technicians at $65,730.
