Air & Space Academy students will graduate with experience in the world of aviation and aerospace.  This academy offers students real-world experience in flight, aircraft construction, and aerospace engineering.  Students who decide to choose this academy will be Ready. To. Fly.

Burke Air & Space students can choose from FOUR pathways:

• Flight: Learn how to fly a plane or drone and even complete your Private Pilot's test or UAV certification.
• Aircraft Mechanics:  Learn to maintain and repair aircraft with industry tools
• Aerospace Engineering: Learn the science of flight and spacecraft while designing and building
• Airport Management: Learn how to use your interests and skills to support the world of aviation through management, logistics, and organization
  
  

Possible Career Fields

• Professional Pilot
• Aircraft and Avionics Mechanic
• Drone Pilot
• Airport Manager
• Aeronautical Engineer
• Air Traffic Controller
• Airfield Operations Specialist
• Flight Controller

Pathway Options

Aerospace Engineering Pathway Courses:

• 10th Grade: Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology
• 11th Grade: Aerospace Engineering 1-2
• 12th Grade: Aerospace Engineering 3-4
  
  

Airport Management Pathway Courses:

• 10th Grade: Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology
• 11th Grade: Introduction to Aeronautics and Space 1, History of Aviation
• 12th Grade: Airport Management 1-2
  
  

Aviation Mechanics Pathway Courses:

• 10th Grade: Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology
• 11th Grade: Aircraft Mechanics 1-2
• 12th Grade: Aircraft Mechanics 3-4

Flight Pathway Courses:

• 10th Grade: Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology
• 11th Grade: Introduction to Aeronautics and Space 1, History of Aviation
• 12th Grade: Intro to Powered Flight, Aviation Safety
  
  

Suggested Academy Electives:

Students interested in Air & Space should consider taking Astronomy and CAD/Design Engineering 1-2 Freshman Year.

Academy Electives All Pathways Can Take:

• Aerospace Engineering 1-4
• Aircraft Mechanics 1-4
• Honors Astronomy 1-2
• Aviation Safety 1
• History of Aviation
• Intro to Aeronautics and Space 1
• Meteorology 1
• UAV Drone Pilot 1
  
  

Other Recommended Electives:

• Fine and Performing Arts
• African American History
• JROTC
• Omaha History
• Physics/H
• AP Physics 1, 2
• Psychology
• Sociology
• World Language
  
  

Experiences Beyond the Classroom:

• On-site tours of local aviation businesses
• Internship opportunities
• Professional Mentors
• Hands-on practice Flight Experience through EAA Young Eagles
• Construct a plane with Aviation Nation
• Drone Flight Experience Team with UNO and Iowa Western Students