Aviation Career Education in High School

The University Aviation Association is conducting this academic research specifically for High Schools. We are expanding our aviation careers outreach efforts and would like to capture some of the barriers/challenges High Schools are facing these days as well as the effectiveness of our UAA catalog material.

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* 1. What challenges have you encountered in developing and/or maintaining an aviation program at your high school? (Select all that apply)

Money and other resources

Space/facilities

No connections with the aviation community

Difficulty finding and maintaining instructors/teachers

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Does your high school provide any aviation courses or pathways to aviation careers?

Yes

If Yes, What percentage % participate in these programs

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* 3. What percentage of your students pursue a career in aviation?

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. Would you be interested in integrating aviation themed content in your school?

Yes

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* 5. Which of the following sources do you commonly rely on to gather information about aviation education and career opportunities for high school students? (Select all that apply)

UAA catalogs or promotional materials

Government aviation agencies (FAA, NASA, etc.)

Aviation industry publications or websites

Educational institutions offering aviation programs

Professional aviation organizations or associations

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How do you typically utilize the UAA catalog or promotional materials in your role as a high school counselor? (Select all that apply)

Displaying them prominently in the counseling office

Incorporating them into career guidance sessions or workshops

Sharing them with individual students who express interest in aviation careers

Distributing them during college and career fairs or events

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In your opinion, how does the effectiveness of the UAA catalogs or promotional materials compare to other aviation resources in informing high school students about aviation education and career paths?

UAA materials are more effective

Other aviation resources are more effective

They are equally effective

Not sure/Neutral

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* 8. When recommending aviation education and career opportunities to high school students, do you find it more beneficial to focus on specific organizations like UAA, or do you prefer to provide a broader overview of the aviation industry?

Focus on specific organizations like UAA

Provide a broader overview of the aviation industry

Both approaches are equally beneficial

Not sure/Neutral

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* 9. In your experience, what factors influence high school students' interest in pursuing aviation education and careers the most? (Select all that apply)

Exposure to aviation-related experiences or events

Availability of relevant educational resources and materials

Support and encouragement from counselors, teachers, or mentors

Parental influence or support

Job market demand and potential earning opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you would like to make any comments please use the comment box below

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* 11. If you would like to share your school point of contact information fill in the labels below

High School Name

School Counselor or POC name

State