Aerospace Manufacturing
- Location: Liberty HS
- 3 High School Credits: CTE (1.0) Lab Science (1.0), 3rd YR Math (1.0), ELA
- No Tuition
- Program fees may apply. Financial assistance may be available for qualifying students
- College Credits or Certifications: Pending
Ready to launch your future in aerospace? In this hands-on course you’ll dive into the world of high-tech manufacturing and aviation, exploring how cutting-edge aircraft and components are designed, built, and tested. Learn about materials science, applied physics, electrical systems, hydraulics, sheet metal manufacturing, and much more as you tackle real-world challenges and projects.
Whether you’re operating advanced shop tools or troubleshooting complex systems, you’ll gain the skills to create, innovate, and problem-solve—just like industry pros. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared for career opportunities or further studies in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Step into this one-of-a-kind class and take off toward an exciting future.
Aerospace Manufacturing Occupations
|
Washington statewide occupational title |
Annual mean wage |
Average annual |
|
Aerospace Engineers |
$156,479 |
0.24% |
|
Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
$95,554 |
0.87% |
|
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment |
$107,627 |
0.18% |
|
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
$95,749 |
0.58% |
|
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
$58,163 |
0.47% |
|
Machinists |
$68,636 |
0.03% |
|
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
$64,829 |
0.21% |
Source: WA State Economic Security Department, Seattle/ King County long term projections
Projections | Employment Security Department
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Course Expectations: Aerospace Manufacturing Core Plus Located at Liberty High School
Reading Expectations of this class:
Students should be able to read and interpret technical text. Much of the reading is directions for projects and labs.
Writing Expectations of this class:
Students will be required to write daily journal entries and reflect upon labs and projects.
Math Expectations of this class:
Students should be confident and comfortable with application of algebra and geometry concepts to situations in which they are applicable for determining manufacturing constraints and solving for other unknown values.
Science Expectations of this class:
Students study Materials science, which is chemistry applied to materials and applied physics through manufacturing. Students should be comfortable using Algebra 1 concepts.
Homework Expectations of this class:
Students will be expected to finish any class work that was not completed during the class period.
To be successful in this class, the student should be prepared to:
Act like an employee or a professional and are expected to be on-time and present daily. Actively participate to assure that maximum learning and productivity is achieved. This program includes numerous hands-on activities which can be attained only by being in attendance. Applying and practicing skills are critical to demonstrating competency. Social interaction is an element of success. Students will work in teams and collaborate with classmates.
Additional Information:
- CTE Dual Credit - College Credit May Be Available.