Academy of Aviation and Aerospace
St. Augustine High School has partnered with the finest aviation and aeronautical university in the world, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to provide students with a concurrent enrollment model that offers:
- Dual enrollment courses
- Weighted high school credit
- FAA-approved training
Classes are taught by Embry-Riddle professors at St. Augustine High School. Students have the opportunity to:
- Save up to $10,000 in tuition at ERAU
- Earn free college credit up to 12 credits
- Learn flying techniques using flight simulators
Mission
To provide a small learning community for students to explore careers in aerospace. Students will develop skills to become career and college ready.
Programs of Study
Additional Information
World-Class Curriculum
Courses include both high school-level introductory classes and Embry-Riddle college courses. Courses may include:
Aerospace Technologies I
Aerospace Technologies II
Aerospace Technologies III
Principles of Aeronautical Science
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Internship Opportunities
Business partners provide opportunities for students to understand the relevance between education and work-based needs. Each year juniors and seniors are offered opportunities to intern with local aviation-based businesses that may include:
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
- Jacksonville University
- Florida Flyers/SAM Maintenance
- Old City Helicopters
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport
- Passero and Associates
- Florida Aviation Career Training
Academy News
JAnderson Davis, Aerospace Academy and AICE student wins the St. Johns County Sunshine State Scholar award and Elaine Crutchfield scholarship! Bravo Anderson!!
Aerospace Academy students learn about the creative work of a Mechanical Engineer at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, a proud and committed business partner of the academy. Summer internship opportunities are mutually beneficial and students learn valuable skills in the field of Aerospace Engineering.
Contact
- Rob Raimann, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8530
