Aviation Science Opportunities

The Colorado Springs School District Career & Technical Education division of Work-Based Learning is happy to have identified YOU because of your interest in this SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY.

The Mitchell HIgh School Aviation Science Career and Technical Education Pathway in Partnership with Falcon Aerolab offers four exciting opportunities this coming fall. From online certification, to district supported programming to self-transported course opportunities, these options provide a broad access into the Aviation Sciences in the Colorado Springs School District 11.

NO COST TO STUDENTS.

Program includes registration and instruction, uniform, class materials and certification exam.

Students will EARN between 1-4 PWR CREDITS, depending on the program.

D11 is able to provide transportation to the CAREER PATHWAYS programming at this time. Aerolab courses are self-transport only.

CLASSES START the fall of the 24-25 school year.

Check out the Mitchell High School Aviation Science webpage here: Aviation Science - Colorado Springs Schools District 11 (d11.org)

Thinking about becoming a drone pilot, or being part of the unmanned ariel systems economy? Our first ever free, online FAA Part 107 training course is now open to all students. Taught by a certified pilot at Mitchell High School, this course prepares students to pass their Part 107 which is required to legally operate drones. This class is scheduled to fit the BLOCK schedule during period eight, but can be accessed asynchronously. Additionally, instructor John Lewis will visit participating schools to give hands-on training in drone operations periodically.

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The Colorado Springs District 11 is proud to announce a partnership with Falcon Aerolab to offer limited, full-tuition seats in the 24-25 Private Pilot License Training program. Courses take place all day Friday (periods 5-8) and students must be able to attend courses hosted at the host school located near Peterson Air Force Base. Online makeup classes available weekly on Wednesday and THursday evenings. Flight time is included, but scheduled separately on a student to student basis.

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Mitchell Aviation Sciences is proud to be the first program in The Colorado Springs School District 11 to add opportunity to the highly successful Career Pathway program menu. Using the integrated bussing route, students from any D11 high school can come to Mitchell on Tuesday and Thursday for an in-depth exploration of Aviation Science. Monday courses are accessed remotely. Students will complete four postsecondary workforce credits during the course of the year and explore pathways in drones, mechanics and flight and take part in the manufacturing of the Rans 21 two-seat aircraft being built in the General William Mitchell hangar. Check out the Mitchell High School Aviation Science webpage here: Aviation Science - Colorado Springs Schools District 11 (d11.org)

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For students who want a glimpse into aviation, The Colorado Springs School DIstrict 11 has partnered with Falcon Aerolab to offer Glimpse Into Flight Training (G.I.F.T.). This one semester option takes place during 4th block. Students must self-transport. Students will get weekly FAA Ground School trainings from a distinguished speaker series. Field trips and three flights are included in the FREE class.

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D11 Work-Based Learning Page with these opportunities and others: Student WBL Opportunities Website

Questions? We would love to talk with you!

Website: https://www.d11.org/academics/career-technical-education
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