Florida’s Premier Aviation High School
July 7, 2025/Last Updated July 7, 2025
Train for Pilot, A&P Mechanics, Air Traffic Control, Aerospace, AI & More
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Aviation High School, a division of American High School Academy (AHSA) a Cognia Accredited school, is Florida’s leading aviation-focused CTE high school. With campuses in South Miami/Kendall and North Miami/Hialeah, students gain hands-on skills in piloting, maintenance, air traffic control, drones, aerospace, and AI—while earning a high school diploma, college credits through dual enrollment, and industry certifications.
Our students don’t just graduate—they graduate industry-ready.
Why Choose Aviation High School (American High School Academy)?
Two campuses serving South & North Miami
Cognia®-accredited and NCAA-approved
Career & Technical Education (CTE) aviation pathways
College credit through dual enrollment
FAA-aligned Private Pilot Ground School
FAA Part 107 Drone Certification
Cessna 172 flight simulators & ATC simulation labs
A&P foundational instruction (aligned with ATEC)
Aerospace engineering & aviation AI programs
Small class sizes with professional instructors
CTE That Launches Real Careers
At Aviation High School, we combine academic rigor with industry-relevant training. Students dive into:
Aviation Science & Flight
Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)
Air Traffic Control
Drone & UAS Technology
Aerospace Engineering
AI in Aviation
Aviation Business & Airport Ops
Through this approach, students complete high school equipped with a career roadmap, certifications, and skills demanded by employers.
Industry Demand Insights
A&P & Technician Roles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5% job growth in aircraft and avionics mechanics and technicians between 2023–2033, with nearly 13,400 openings per year en.wikipedia.orgnews.erau.eduatec-amt.orgbarrons.com+2bls.gov+2nypost.com+2bls.gov+1bls.gov+1. CAE forecasts 347,000 new technicians needed in commercial aviation by 2034 businessinsider.com+3cae.com+3atec-amt.org+3. The global outlook suggests a need for 416,000 new technicians by 2034 youcanfly.aopa.org+13cae.com+13aarcorp.com+13. Starting median pay is around $79,140 per year bls.gov.
Pilot & Aviation Skills
Boeing forecasts a demand for 674,000 new pilots worldwide over the next 20 years—123,000 of them in North America cae.com+12captechu.edu+12atec-amt.org+12. Embry‑Riddle highlights ongoing pilot shortages and is expanding high school training to fill the gap news.erau.edu.
Air Traffic Control
Air traffic controller roles are projected to grow 3% by 2033, with approximately 2,200 annual openings, and median pay around $144,580 mechaniccareernow.com+2bls.gov+2bls.gov+2. However, there remains a shortage of over 3,000 controllers, prompting FAA recruitment initiatives (e.g., $15,000 signing bonuses) thetimes.co.uk+3businessinsider.com+3barrons.com+3.
Program Highlights
Pilot Training in High School
Study aerodynamics, navigation, weather, and FAA regulations. Use simulators to build flight familiarity while preparing for solo and collegiate flight training.
Intro to Air Traffic Control
Learn sequencing, radio protocols, tower operations, and real-time decision-making in ATC labs—preparing for FAA or college entry programs.
Intro to A&P
Explore aircraft inspection, repair, maintenance systems, and avionics—aligned with ATEC standards and preparing students for FAA technician education pathways.
Drone & AI Technology
Gain skills in FAA Part 107 drone operation, aerial data systems, autonomous flight, and artificial intelligence applications—critical for emerging aviation sectors.
Dual Enrollment
Students earn college credit alongside their high school diploma. Partner institutions offer aviation, aerospace, and engineering credits—accelerating graduation and reducing future costs.
National Industry Partnerships
AMCAI: Scholarships, AI labs, and aerospace programming
AOPA You Can Fly: FAA-aligned curriculum and aviation advocacy
ATEC: Supporting A&P technician pathways and adult workforce readiness
Dual Enrollment: Miami Dade College and other Dual Enrollment Agreements
These partnerships enrich our curriculum and provide students with access to national industry standards and opportunities.
Career Pathways
Our Aviation High School graduates are well-prepared to pursue:
Private or commercial pilot licenses
Air Traffic Control academy and certification
FAA A&P technician programs
Drone operator roles and remote sensing careers
Aerospace engineering degrees & R&D roles
AI and automation in aviation systems
Airport management & aviation business roles
Entrepreneurial ventures in the aviation industry
Ready to Take Off?
Join a high school designed to launch your future in aviation and aerospace. Earn your diploma, certifications, and college credits—all while gaining in-demand career skills.
Apply now to Aviation High School—where education meets altitude.
Visit: www.AviationHighSchool.com
Email: admin@americanhighschoolacademy.com
Call: 305-270-1440
Kendall / South Miami Campus
10300 SW 72nd St. #427,
Miami, FL 33173, USA
Hialeah / North Campus at MDC North
11380 NW 27th Ave #8350
Miami, FL 33167, USA
American High School Academy – Cognia Accredited
Posted in STEM Aviation Magnet Program
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