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Aerospace & Engineering

Every successful flight – through the clouds or into space – is the result of amazing work by a dedicated team. If you are fascinated with the magic of flight and have dreamed of being a part of making it happen, consider a career in the growing aviation and aerospace sector!

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Career Pathways

Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma

Job Average Hourly Rate*
Helper, Production Worker $15.23
Welder, Cutter, Solderer $22.61
Production, Planning and Expediting Worker $23.51

 

Requires two years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience

Job Average Hourly Rate*
Civil Engineer Technician $23.86
Inspector, Tester, Sorter $24.24
First Line Supervisor of Production and Operation Workers $32.64

 

Requires four or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience

Job Average Hourly Rate*
Electrical Engineer $45.59
Civil Engineer $46.91
Industrial Engineer $50.70

Training Pathways

Middle and high school career or career academy programs

Select your county to see local programs

Northwest Florida Career Pathways provides a broad snapshot of the job titles and average hourly rate for the noted eight participating counties. Please select a county for the applicable county specific job title/average hourly rate and training programs in each geographic area.


IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.

Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.

*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.