Industrial Technology & Aviation

Are you interested in designing and building residential and commercial properties or technological devices that will help increase productivity? Have you ever dreamed of learning to fly a plane or work for the airline industry? The Industrial Technology and Aviation Pathway is for students who want to use state-of-the-art technology to apply the principles of science and engineering to real-world problems. GCC students in this pathway may directly enter the workforce or continue their education to earn advanced degrees.

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Architectural Advanced Residential DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Architectural CADSkills Certificate- n/a
Architectural Commercial DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Architectural Drafting & DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Architectural Drafting & DesignAssociate of Science- n/a
Architectural Interior DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Architectural Introductory Residential DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Architectural Permit TechnicianSkills Certificate- n/a
Architectural VisualizationSkills Certificate- n/a
Aviation AdministrationAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Aviation AdministrationCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
CAD and Design DraftingSkills Certificate- n/a
Civil EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Civil EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
CNC & CAM 3 Axis MillCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CNC & CAM Lathe Y-AxisCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CNC & CAM Mill AdvancedCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer Aided ManufacturingSkills Certificate- n/a
Computer EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Drafting and Basic DesignNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Drafting and Basic Interior DesignNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Electrical EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Electrical EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Electronics Technology TechnicianAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Electronics Technology TechnicianCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Engineering TechnologySkills Certificate
  • CPL
Engineering Technology – CADCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Engineering Technology-CADAssociate of Science- n/a
Flight AttendantCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Interior Architecture & DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MachinistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MachinistAssociate of Science- n/a
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Pilot TrainingAssociate of Science- n/a
Pilot TrainingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
WeldingAssociate of Science- n/a
WeldingCertificate of Achievement- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Industrial Technology & Aviation (52)

Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising111,910
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Supply Chain ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising102,010
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining100,940
Biomass Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining99,670
Architects, Except Landscape and NavalBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising96,690
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Landscape ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable79,660
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical and Electronics DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Flight AttendantsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising67,130
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Interior DesignersBachelor's degreeStable63,490
Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Traffic TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable58,480
MachinistsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising51,860
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Geothermal TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining48,620
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining46,630
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190