The Kennedy School of Aviation
Pre-flight Program
Curious?
The aviation industry has amazing opportunities waiting for the right people.
This two-part program will introduce grades 6 and 8 students to some of the dynamic parts of a global endeavor.
One-minute video clips will give students a visual representation of five of the main career paths in aviation.
Part One of the series gives grade 6 students a glimpse of each career path.
A worksheet is provided to facilitate discussion after each video clip.
Program presentations are provided through an on-line Learning Management System.
Interested?
'Situational Awareness' is a big part of aviation.
Knowing where we are is the first step in any journey.
Part Two of the series encourages grade 8 students to think about their strengths and weaknesses so that they can make sound decisions with respect to next steps.
From design and manufacturing, to operations and maintenance, career paths require various skills and traits.
Next steps?
To arrive safely at a destination many calculations are made before an aircraft leaves the ground.
Knowing where we are going is the next step.
The worksheet includes a checklist to help students document which courses to take in high school.
Career options presented:
Aeronautical Engineer
Aircraft Technician
Pilot
Air Traffic Controller
Aviation Management
Program certificates of completion are provided.
The Kennedy School of Aviation
Engine-start Program - 'FlyGirls!'
Changes in the Industry
The aviation industry has been changing. Where there were only a handful of women in the industry there are now many.
The 'Fly-girls' program highlights that the numbers of women in the industry has been steadily growing.
A four-hour, in-person presentation allows for interactive discussion, and introduces the various career paths in aviation, and which ones employers are currently seeking to fill.
A worksheet is provided to facilitate discussion during the presentation.
Topics include:
Women in Aviation
Industry Statistics - Then and Now
Five Main Career Paths
Opportunities
Are you the inquisitive type, that wants to know what makes something work? Do you like to build and fix? This segment of the presentation shows the 'nuts and bolts' of aircraft and aircraft systems. You'll learn about the three technician trades:
Maintenance, Avionics, Structures
Or are you interested in becoming a pilot, operating the machine and making it an extension of you? This segment of the presentation explores the operational side of things.
You'll learn about some of the basics of flight, and some of the different types of flying, in both helicopters and planes:
Air Taxi, Utility, Military, Police Services, Medevac
Next Steps
Checklists are very common in aviation - so we're going to give you one of your own.
Where you are now, where you want to go and how you're going to get there.
You'll know who you need to be in contact with and best of all, we'll connect you with a mentor to help guide you!
Our mentors are women already established in aviation who are eager to see you join a growing team.
Once you've chosen a path, completed your post-secondary training and have some real-world, on-the-job experience to share there's more. You, too, can become a mentor for the next generation of FlyGirls!
Look up...we're waiting for you.
Program certificates of completion are provided.
The Kennedy School of Aviation
Engine-start Program - 'Careers in Aviation'
Introduction to Aviation
Would you like to learn about jobs in aviation? The 'Careers in Aviation' presentation will introduce you to exciting career paths!
A four-hour, in-person presentation allows for interactive discussion, and introduces participants to the world of aviation.
A worksheet is provided to facilitate discussion during the presentation.
Topics include:
Aviation in Canada
Career Paths
Post-secondary Requirements
Career Paths
This segment of the presentation highlights five of the main career paths in aviation.
Aeronautical Engineer
Aircraft Technician
Pilot
Air Traffic Controller
Aviation Management
Classroom presentations are supplemented with short video clips and various training aids.
Reciprocating 'Piston' Engine
Turbine Engine
Propellers and Rotor Blades
Instruments and Avionics
Next Steps
Each career path follows one or more of the various post-secondary streams.
These training requirements will help guide your secondary school course choices.
The 'Careers in Aviation' presentation will give participants an insightful experience and provide them with
an informed starting point for further studies. Program certificates of completion are provided.
