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Train For Cool Jobs

There are an unlimited number of vocations that are involved in the air and space field.  Just try to think of an engineering, science or technical field that is not utilized in aviation or space flight.  This page will give the reader information on jobs in these fields and how you can train for them.  Start by clicking on one of the schools in which you are interested:  this will drop you down the page to the relevant content for that institution.
Air Force Academy
MIT
CalTech
Embry-Riddle University
Spartan College
St. Louis University
University of Central Missouri

Air Force Academy

 The Air Force Academy offers many advanced degrees including: Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics,  You can review a larger list here or take a virtual tour of their campus.

Understand the admissions process to the Air Force Academy.
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California Institute of Technology

In its Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences, CalTech offers degrees in: Aerospace, Applied Physics and Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, and more.  The Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy offers degrees in: Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Considered one of the top universities for studying science and engineering, MIT offers degrees in: Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and more.  See more courses of engineering study.  See more courses of science study.
Video Credit: MIT School of Engineering
Video Credit: MIT School of Engineering

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

Saint Louis University offers many science or aeronautical degrees including: Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Science, Aeronautics and Physics.  An Aeronautics B. S. graduate can also enroll in Masters and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Aviation.  Students who enter the Aeronautics program as also eligible for enrolling into SLU Fight School. 

Apply For Admission at SLU
Video Credit: SLU School of Science and Engineering
Video Credit: SLU School of Science and Engineering
Video Credit: SLU School of Science and Engineering

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Spartan College offers degrees in: Aviation Flight, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology / Airframe and Powerplant, and Aviation Electronics Technology among others.  They have campuses in: Tulsa, Oklahoma, Denver Colorado, Los Angeles, California, and Riverside, California.

Apply for admission at Spartan College
Video Credit: Spartan College Aeronautics
Video Credit: Spartan College Aeronautics
Video Credit: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)

Offering degrees in Aeronautical Science, Aeronautics, Aerospace and Occupational Safety, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Maintenance, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Astronomy among many others, ERAU has campuses in Dayton, Florida and Prescott, Arizona.

Apply for admission at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Video Credit: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Video Credit: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Video Credit: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Video Credit: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)

University of Central Missouri

Aviation related degrees offered at UCM include: Flight Operations Management, Airport Management, and Professional Pilot.  Visit their Department of Aviation webpage for more information.
​Apply for admission at UCM
Video Credit: UCM Career Services
Video Credit: UCM Career Services

Search for Cool Jobs

Have you graduated?  Congratulations on your achievement!  Now it's time to search for cool jobs.  There are thousands of jobs available in the aerospace and aeronautics industries.  You can start your search here.
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