South Mountain Magnet Program

Aviation/Aerospace

This program provides students with the opportunity to attain an FAA Private Pilot Certificate without cost, as part of the curriculum. Since its inception, the program has produced over 400 pilots. The program also provides students with academic and hands-on training in such areas as air traffic control,  and airframe and powerplant maintenance. Students can earn college credit in the Air Traffic Control and Private Pilot courses and build time towards their Airframe and Powerplant certificate. All of the courses provide students with the academic rigor necessary in the areas of mathematics and science associated with the field of aerospace.