cecil center south - aviation center of excellence (ACE)

13450 Lake Fretwell Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221, 904.317.3800

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Cecil Center South — Aviation Center of Excellence (ACE) offers a complete range of programs to prepare students for a multitude of jobs in the aviation industry. America is facing a serious industry shortage for aviation technicians, managers, administrators, air traffic controllers and pilots. Impending retirements will impact hiring in nearly every category for the next decade. In particular is the shortage of air traffic controllers in the FAA This is a great time to start your training for a career in aviation, and this is a great place to begin.

FAR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School

As a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified part 147 school, we will train you to become an aviation technician and prepare you to take the FAA exams leading to Airframe and Powerplant Certification.

Pilot Training

If taking to the air is for you then you will want to know more about our Professional Pilot Technology program. With a contracted FAA part 141 Pilot School, and Florida State College at Jacksonville’s state of the art simulators and ground school, you will be on your way to a career as a pilot. Graduates earn an associate in science degree (A.S.) as well as their FAA certifications and ratings for private and commercial pilot, instrument, and either certified flight instructor or multi-engine rating. The requirements may be demanding but the rewards are great.

Aviation Maintenance Management

For those aviation technicians looking to expand their maintenance careers into management, the center’s Aviation Maintenance Management program is for you. This program leads to an associate in science degree (A.S.), for those who already hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification. Get ready for more responsibility and the pay that goes with it.

Aviation Operations

If you want a career in the fast growing aviation industry in administration, air traffic control or business management, this associate in science degree (A.S.) is for you.

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Prep Courses

Do you have previous aviation maintenance experience? See what FAA certification in airframe and powerplant mechanics can do for your earning power. Consider that technicians earn an average of $20.16 per hour with certification but only $15.78 without certification. Now, it's easy and convenient to take FAA test-preparation courses, and the tests themselves, at our FAA Lasergrade testing center which is open to the entire community.

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