Manufacturing

Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Careers in advanced manufacturing offer exciting opportunities in designing and improving products, operating high-tech tools and machinery, analyzing problems and coming up with creative solutions, and working with both your hands and your mind. Careers in this pathway include aerospace, production, process development, installation and repair, and quality assurance. - OSPI Career Cluster Pathway Info PDF

Career Pathway images created by Talley High School students.

pathway Courses

• Pre-Engineering A, B
• Industrial Technology Intro, Design, Manufacturing
• Core Plus Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing A, B, C
• Welding & Plasma Cutting Arts A, B
• Pathways to Success A, B
• Worksite Learning

Beyond the classroom

These courses may visit worksites such as Boeing, industrial manufacturing facilities, skilled trades programs, trades fairs, welcome guest speaker experts on skilled trades, participate in local service projects and gain skills through SkillsUSA after school club participation.

after high school

WORKFORCE. Engine/Machine Assembler ($57,000), Sheet Metal Worker ($86,000), Welder ($60,000)

MILITARY. Machinist ($58,000), Precision Instrument & Equipment Repair ($80,000), Tactical Data System Repair ($71,000), Welder ($54,000)

APPRENTICESHIP/CERTIFICATE. Calibration Technician ($78,000), Installation/Maintenance/Repair Worker ($57,000), Mechanical Engineer Technician ($71,000), Medical Equipment Repairer ($87,000)

2-YEAR DEGREE. First-Line Supervisor ($74,000), Industrial Engineering Technician ($73,000), Industrial Machinery Mechanic ($70,000), Industrial Production Manager ($133,000)

4-YEAR DEGREE. Industrial Production Manager ($117,000), Training & Development Manager ($125,000), Facilities Manager ($105,000), Aerospace Engineer ($131,000)

GRADUATE DEGREE. Engineer Manager ($165,000)

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