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Engage with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and access a wealth of expertise in aerospace, business, aviation, safety and risk management. Working with companies and organizations around the world, our team can develop tailored coursework with your specific goals and workforce in mind.

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A I RWORTH I N ESS ENG I N EER I NG GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Earn an online Master of Science in Airworthiness Engineering degree from the world leader in Aviation Education and award- winning provider of online education. Embry-Riddle has designed a 10-course graduate program in Airworthiness Engineering to provide you with the latest information in this complex and evolving area of flight safety. Students have the option to apply the first four courses (12 credit hours) of the MSAWE to the Certificate of Study in Airworthiness Engineering or proceed on to complete a Master of Science Degree. Successful completion of a master’s degree in Airworthiness Engineering requires ten total courses/30 credit hours. Each online class takes place in a nine week-long semester. Visit worldwide.erau.edu/aeronautics for more detailed information on the certificate and master’s degree.

CERTIFICATE

Four (4) courses in 9-week long terms online: /// AWEN 502: Airworthiness Process and Procedures /// SYSE 505: System Safety and Certification /// UASE 501: Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Design /// AWEN 510: Aircraft Airworthiness Engineering Principles

/// Airworthiness Engineering Principles /// Airworthiness Fundamentals and Procedures /// Application-Based Advanced Engineering Mathematics /// Continuing Airworthiness /// Graduate Research Project or Project Management /// Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Design /// System Safety and Certification /// And Three Specific Electives

CORE CSAE & MS (4)

CORE MS only (3)

Existing Electives 3 required

30 Total Credit Hours M.S. in Airworthiness Engineering

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AV I ATI ON APPL I ED RESEARCH

As the world’s leading aviation educator, Embry-Riddle is also a research center focused on manned and unmanned flight, cybersecurity and data analytics, propulsion and high-performance vehicles, autonomous systems and robotics, sustainable energy and space systems and operations.

Flow speed of our subsonic wind tunnel 230 + MPH 60 MIN Drive from the Space Coast to our research facilities, which are adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport

The John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex) centralizes specialty labs and business incubator services at the Embry-Riddle Research Park in Florida. Faculty, industry partners and 17 disruptive enterprises are advancing long-range, remotely piloted aerial systems, lightweight battery technology for aerial platforms, smart sensors for turbine engine diagnostics and a space tug. The U.S. Navy is using our high- fidelity, large-scale, fully instrumented subsonic wind tunnel to assess risks caused by airwake when helicopters land on ships. Our Next Generation (NextGen) FAA Testbed is improving the safety and efficiency of National Airspace System management, including air traffic control upgrades. Our Next-Generation ERAU Advanced Research (NEAR) Lab provides consulting services, including simulations and data analysis, to the private sector and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Eagle Flight Research Center is developing hybrid turbine/electric aircraft. Propulsion technology has earned two U.S. patents and patents from Great Britain, Germany and France. Patents are pending in Brazil and Canada. The Robertson Safety Institute includes an aviation center, archives, an aircraft investigation lab and labs dedicated to materials testing, ergonomics and industrial hygiene.

Seed funding secured by entrepreneurs in our research park $ 10 MIL

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AV I ATI ON CORPORATE EDUCATI ON

As the leading aviation educator, Embry-Riddle helps industry retain talent and develop its workforce. We provide customized coursework, new content, short courses and certificate programs driven by emerging technologies and best practices in critical areas, such as:

Subject matter experts available to customize courses 2500

/// Aircraft Crash Survival Investigation and Analysis /// Aircraft Structures and Avionics /// Aviation Finance /// Aviation Maintenance and Management /// Aviation Management /// Bowtie and Quantitative Risk Assessment /// Cybersecurity /// Helicopter Accident Investigation

/// Helicopter Safety Programs and Emergency Management /// Lean Six Sigma /// OSHA General Industry Training /// Safety Performance Indicators and Risk Management /// Supply Chain Management /// Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

# 1

Online Bachelor’s Degree – U.S. News & World Report

Recently, we upgraded the aircraft systems and avionics skills of employees of an international MRO. For a manufacturer, we designed a risk-based decision-making workshop and developed internal training. As the most comprehensive resource for UAS education, we work with federal and local law enforcement to provide assistance and training in UAS. We provide training online, at your workplace or at one of our worldwide locations. Our EagleVision system, powered by Adobe Connect, provides outstanding access and flexibility to students.

University certified by AUVSI Trusted Operator Program™ ONLY

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AV I ATI ON DATA ANALYTI CS

Embry-Riddle drives efficiencies using data from across the aviation ecosystem: infrastructure, aircraft sensors, maintenance, weather, air traffic and passengers. We consult with manufacturers, airlines, UAS fleets, leasing operations and MROs to reduce costs, optimize supply chains and improve safety. We can help the industry analyze data, score and rank processes and re-engineer processes and ecosystems to achieve measurable benefits, such as:

30-40 %

/// Automatically coding maintenance discrepancies and corrective actions performed on fleet /// Increasing aircraft availability using data from OEMs and fleets to drive predictive maintenance /// Minimizing downtime and delays by using data to improve supply chain management /// Reducing fuel consumption, time, emissions and noise by identifying efficient algorithms for aircraft trajectory optimization in the air traffic system /// Applying safety data from a comprehensive perspective, incorporating safety reports, in-flight telemetry, air traffic surveillance and weather data /// Analyzing trends so lessors realize better cash flow across the life cycle of their assets /// Optimizing network, fleet and workforce operations /// Enhancing corporate value by creating optimal hedging strategies for fuel, currency and risk /// Applying operational service insights from customer data /// Maximizing revenue by combining variable pricing and inventory management methods

Projected increase of aircraft availability powered by big data

42 %

Flights delayed by mismanaged, airline- controlled processes (Source: IATA)

Embry-Riddle leadership in mining aviation safety data 50 + YRS

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AV I ATI ON CYBERSECUR ITY

Embry-Riddle draws on cybersecurity principles, safety, certification and assurance experience to educate aviation professionals. We are one of five U.S. universities to earn National Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security certification with a special designation in secure software development.

Cybersecurity engineering program with required safety and certification FIRST Aviation maintenance program with a cybersecurity track ONLY 1.8 MIL

Our Center for Cybersecurity and Assured Systems Engineering coordinates research on cybersecurity engineering across the university, contributing to product development in collaboration with industry. Our engineers develop cybersecurity solutions to support the evolution of NextGen, airport and flight operations; avionics; and unmanned aircraft systems and cube satellites. Faculty members contribute to standards, policy and best practices such as EUROCAE ED-203A / RTCA DO-356A and ICAO TFSG. We have also developed and administered A-ISAC aviation cybersecurity CTF for training of analysts. Our portfolio of aviation cybersecurity projects includes: /// Blockchain-based cybersecurity solutions for aviation /// Threat modeling and mitigation for avionics and systems /// Cyber resilience analysis of components and interdependencies /// Rapid certification of software updates and aircraft certification support /// Onboard expert systems to aid pilots in emergency decision-making /// Cybersecurity risk management for trajectory-based operations /// Aircraft-based detection of GPS spoofing /// Trustworthiness models for aviation systems

Projected global cybersecurity workforce gap by 2020

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AV I ATI ON ARTI F I C I AL I NTELL I G ENCE

Improve Training and Flight Deck Performance /// Allow trainees to explore alternatives in varied or otherwise cost-prohibitive scenarios. /// Augment safety actions during unexpected events with onboard, real-time diagnostics. /// Monitor pilot alertness with eye-tracking technology and cockpit motion detection. Improve Aircraft Maintenance /// Increase fleet readiness and refine use of reserve aircraft through predictive maintenance. /// Expedite validation of system updates to speed certification without compromising safety. Improve Airport Operations /// Enhance safety with autonomous speech and airport taxiway sign recognition. /// Improve airport taxiing using vision and ranging-based object recognition. /// Enable crew and air traffic control to negotiate routes between aircraft and onboard route change advisor. /// Control costs by improved sequencing of takeoffs, landings and scheduling; and by reducing fuel consumption based on weather trends and near-term predictions. Improve Airline Operations /// Assign crews and pair pilots and routes based on past performance. /// Add flights for major events or evacuations based on event-based modifications. /// Improve customer satisfaction through flexible pricing, booking accuracy, autonomous gate selection, dynamic boarding and customized onboard experiences. Embry-Riddle specializes in crafting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specific to the aviation ecosystem, from flight deck to route planning. Our AI research, algorithms and custom solutions can help you to:

Airports planning to automate tasks with AI by 2020 79 %

Developing applications for autonomous ground, water and aerial vehicles 20 + YRS 15 + YRS Collaborating with the aviation industry on AI-based disruptive technologies

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AV I ATI ON MA I NTENANCE SC I ENCE

Demand for aviation maintenance professionals will top 754,000 over the next 20 years. Embry-Riddle is preparing a qualified workforce to meet the need with certification programs and undergraduate and graduate degrees.

98 % # 1

Our aviation maintenance science (AMS) “classroom” is a 48,000-square-foot building that is home to labs for airframe and powerplant (A&P) technicians. Additional resources include a hangar, turbine engine test cells and aircraft. In the FAR Part 145 engine repair station, students overhaul engines for the university’s fleet under the watchful eyes of highly experienced professors. Students can choose a concentration in flight, maintenance management, safety science, or avionics cybertechnology and security. We also offer an avionics line maintenance minor. Coursework includes avionics system installation, wiring concepts and troubleshooting for ADS-B, satellite communications/connectivity, navigation and automated flight systems. Skilled technicians are ready to work for manufacturers, airlines, commercial fleets and contractors who overhaul and rebuild aircraft. Increasingly, graduates work in avionics, focused on unmanned aerial vehicles. Embry-Riddle is introducing a U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program to help veterans transition to careers in aviation maintenance. After completing this nine-week program, graduates will interview with industry partners. Additionally, Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus offers Part 65 education and an online Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance.

Graduates employed within six months

Ranked school, 2019 International Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition

Average age of Aviation Maintenance Science technicians in the United States 49-53

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F I LL I NG SK I LLS GAPS, CREATI NG CAREERS

Embry-Riddle is working with industry partners to prepare thousands of U.S. veterans for careers in critical fields: information technology and aviation maintenance.

IT professionals entering the workforce through MSSA 1000 + 90 % 2500 Completion rate for MSSA program Faculty experts available to customize workforce education

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) Microsoft and Embry-Riddle launched their MSSA partnership in 2015. Through this 18-week program, veterans earn college credit and are prepared to go to work as server and cloud administrators, cloud applications developers or cybersecurity administrators. Graduates interview with Microsoft or with representatives from 400 hiring partners, including Amazon, Oracle, Dell and Expedia. For the 80% of students who enter the program without a degree, this triples their earning potential. U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Embry-Riddle is collaborating with industry to address a shortage of skilled aviation maintenance technicians. This skills gap has the potential to jeopardize safety, raise maintenance costs and delay departures. As a partner to U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge initiative, we are helping veterans transition to civilian careers in aviation maintenance. Graduates of a new nine-week program are guaranteed interviews with leading aviation partners.

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A V I AT I O N M A I N T E N A N C E T E C H N O L O G Y C E RT I F I C AT E

C R E AT I NG CA R E E R S F O R V ETE RAN S Earn Your Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology

/// Fast-paced and full-time program that provides an 18-credit hour Aviation Maintenance Certificate. Classes are from Monday through Friday. /// $250/credit hour for active-duty military. Approved for VA benefits. Normal tuition rates apply. /// Program offered at select military installations. /// Service members within six months of separation or retirement, recently separated veterans and military spouses are eligible. Command approval is required for transitioning service members to attend the program. Must be willing to relocate to hiring partner locations once you’ve separated. This nine-week program is geared toward transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. Embracing your mechanical aptitude, this program sets participants apart to excel in the competitive workforce. Program attendees are guaranteed interviews with committed aerospace hiring partners.

Proud commitment to our military and veterans. Steadfast dedication to student success in the classroom and online.

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M I C R O S O F T S O F T WA R E & S Y S T E M S A C A D E MY

One IT giant. One global educator. Together, we are creating thousands of high-paying careers for veterans. C R E AT I NG CA R E E R S F O R V ETE RAN S I N TH E D I G I TA L E C ONOMY Military personnel transitioning to civilian careers earn college credit and enter the IT industry thanks to the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA). Microsoft and Embry-Riddle launched their MSSA partnership in 2015. The 18-week program is open to military service members within six months of separation. Honorably discharged veterans who recently transitioned to civilian life are also eligible. Veterans earn 15 credits toward an associates or bachelor’s degree in technical management. They are prepared to go to work as server and cloud administrators, cloud applications developers or cybersecurity administrators.

From Marines to Microsoft Employees “I was able to speak directly to a hiring manager. This academy takes us way ahead of the pack.” - Joshua Ladd, Gunnery Sgt. After 20 years in the Corps, Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Ladd made the transition from Marine to Microsoft employee. The 18-week MSSA program prepared him for his six- figure salary and a career path in IT. “The purpose of the MSSA program isn’t to get veterans jobs. It is to get them rewarding careers.” - Joe Scanlan, Premier Field Engineer, Microsoft Joe Scanlan left for Marine boot camp the day after his 18th birthday. At 23, he was ending his service as a platoon sergeant. Unlike many veterans, he knew where he was going next: Microsoft. Scanlan is pursuing a degree in technical management from Embry-Riddle. He plans to advance his IT career by working on artificial intelligence or cloud computing.

>90% >500 $75K >1000

Completion rate of program Hiring Partners, as well as Microsoft interviews

Average starting salary for MSSA graduates

New IT experts in field as program graduates

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CENTER O F AEROSPACE RES I L I ENCE

The state of Florida needs a cybersecurity and analytics research and training center focused on aviation and aerospace systems to help creating new jobs and workforce development. The proposed center will be hosting experts from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and The University of Florida.

The Challenge Advances in aviation and aerospace (aero) services form an essential part of our state, national and global economies. The State of Florida has been making considerable investments to enhance its aero and space infrastructure and capabilities. Currently, there are over 2,000 aero job openings in Florida. Given our state’s interest and investments in the aero industry in general and commercial space in particular, the need for skilled employees is expected to grow. Educational institutions across Florida need to support the state’s growth in the aero industry through innovation and workforce development. National as well as global trends indicate that the need for skilled aero professionals in Florida is expected to grow further. /// The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Aerospace Forecast for the years 2019-2039 predicts sustained growth in the industry. /// The FAA also forecasts growth in commercial space. Data for FAA-licensed and permitted launches and reentry operations indicate a growing trend: 35 in 2018, 33-44 expected in 2019, 35-54 in 2020 and 33-56 in 2021. /// Florida-based companies are making tremendous contributions to the commercial space; for instance, OneWeb is developing a satellite network involving more than 600 satellites. /// The expected growth in the number of satellites alone requires immediate attention to workforce development in Florida.

Funding Summary Center of Aerospace Resilience

$ 2 MIL

State Funding

$ 1 MIL

Embry-Riddle Funding

Total Contribution $ 3 MIL

TheUniversityofFloridawillreceive$1Masa foundingmemberofCARtoconductresearchand educationalandtrainingactivitiesthatsupportCAR’s missionandformaintainingFlorida’sleadershiprolein aerospaceresiliency.

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The Need /// The criticality of aero systems has been steadily increasing due to our growing dependency on the services they provide, such as telecommunications, GPS-based services and imagery. /// Our national security and economic interests rely on the proper functioning and availability of the services provided by the aero-infrastructure. /// Embry-Riddle and the University of Florida request funds for building a research, development and training facility, the Center of Aerospace Resilience (CAR). /// There are hundreds of cybersecurity and data analytics centers across the nation. There is currently no center that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics in the context of aviation and aerospace. /// The proposed CAR will offer critical research opportunities and capacities for confronting the cyber threats facing Florida’s and the nation’s aero systems and supporting infrastructures while offering solutions to challenges in this domain through data analytics. Who The University of Florida is a world-class institution and has a strong presence in cybersecurity research as well as data analytics. Embry-Riddle’s core competency in aero systems in general and cybersecurity challenges in these systems in particular, complemented by the traditional cybersecurity expertise of UF, produces a strong and competitive set of capabilities to address cybersecurity challenges confronting aero systems. These two universities bring a diverse set of specialized and overlapping cybersecurity and data analytics expertise together to make the proposed CAR not only first of its kind but also a success. /// Embry-Riddle will partner with the University of Florida through the proposed CAR for addressing the challenges in the aero domain and providing training for workforce development. Where Due to its vicinity to Florida’s Space Coast, Daytona Beach and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers the ideal location and expertise to host the proposed CAR.

Previous Funding /// The State of Florida has generously contributed to the John Mica Engineering and Innovation Complex (MicaPlex) and to the subsonic wind tunnel. /// Both of these facilities have been success stories for economic development in the region through enabling startups or bringing established business from out of state to the area. MicaPlex hosts 15 regional, national and international companies. MicaPlex industry partners and the wind tunnel already brought in $10M in grants to the area. The Impact The CAR will be the nexus of innovation for next- generation aero technologies and development of solutions to current and future industry challenges. The facility will host Embry-Riddle experts in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software and Hardware, cultivating the necessary competency for meeting industry needs. /// The CAR will help addressing challenges facing Florida’s and our nation’s aero-systems and infrastructures through collaborating with industry, government and U.S. military. /// An estimated 1,500 students will be directly involved in educational and research projects conducted in the proposed facility, resulting in the creation of a pipeline of highly-skilled graduates who will be practically equipped to fill new jobs created through the continuing growth in the Florida aero industry. /// The CAR will also be used for workforce development and to train professionals, such as Aircraft Mechanics and FAA employees, through various scenarios that can be implemented on site. /// The CAR will contribute to meeting the need for filling over 2000 Aero jobs that are currently open in Florida. /// CAR will benefit aviation and aerospace companies that are already located in Florida through the expertise and solutions it offers. /// CAR researchers will attract additional aviation and aerospace-related businesses to the area. /// Technologies developed at the CAR can be licensed to partner companies located in Florida, potentially in MicaPlex, for commercialization. /// CAR will ignite a series of high-paying and highly-skilled employment opportunities in Florida. /// The CAR will pave the way for developing Florida’s space-cyber capability, which will create collaboration opportunities with the Space Command.

The proposed Center of Aerospace Resilience is expected to amplify Embry-Riddle’s contribution to the economic development of the Region.

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TH E D EPARTMENT O F D EFENSE

Pilot Training With campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona, Embry-Riddle is the largest provider of collegiate flight training in the United States with the capabilities to assist the Department of Defense in addressing its pilot training needs. Additionally, Embry-Riddle is committed to a positive safety culture and is the only University to have attained the highest safety rating level, IS-BAO, which is integrated into the University’s operations. Embry-Riddle’s safety record in six times better than the overall flight training accident rate. Officer Training At Embry-Riddle, Air Force ROTC combines undergraduate education and military instruction, leading to a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force. Embry-Riddle has the largest non-military detachment in the Nation. The Naval ROTC Program, established in 2003, is the 4th largest in the nation and is the 2nd largest producer of officers among all NROTC programs. The Army ROTC Program was established in 1982 and has quickly become one of the nation’s leaders and has been names largest non-senior military college AROTC in the 6th BDE. As the world’s largest, oldest and most comprehensive University specializing in Aviation and Aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has had a long partnership with the United States Military and has dedicated itself to providing, facilitating and coordinating programs to meet the needs of active duty members of the Armed Forces, veterans, dependents and survivors of veterans. Among Embry-Riddle’s core offerings to the US Military and Veterans are:

Our safety record in six times better than the overall flight training accident rate

2 ND

Our Naval ROTC Program is the 2nd largest producer of officers among all NROTC programs

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Cybersecurity Training Embry-Riddle is one of only five universities to earn National Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security Certification with Special Designation in Secure Software Development. The University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Associated Systems Engineering has developed cybersecurity solutions to support the evolution of NextGen, Airport and Flight Operations, Avionics and unmanned Aircraft Systems and Cubic Satellites. The Embry-Riddle portfolio of Aviation cybersecurity projects include: /// Blockchain based cybersecurity solutions for aviation /// Threat modeling and mitigation for avionics and systems /// Cyber resilience analysis of components and interdependencies /// Rapid certification of software updates and aircraft certification support /// Onboard expert systems to aid pilots in emergency decision-making /// Cybersecurity risk management for trajectory-based operations Preparing Veterans for Aerospace and Information Technology Careers In collaboration with Microsoft Software and Systems Academy, Embry-Riddle established an 18-week program in 2015 in which veterans earn college credit and are prepared to go to work as server and cloud administrators, cloud applications developers or cybersecurity administrators. Graduates interview with Microsoft or with representatives from 400 hiring partners, including Amazon, Oracle, Dell and Expedia. For the 80% of the students who enter the program without a degree, this triples their earning potential. Embry-Riddle has also partnered with the Department of Defense in the Skillbridge initiative which assists veterans’ transition to civilian careers in aviation maintenance. The university has also collaborated with industry leaders to prepare thousands of veterans for information technology and aviation maintenance careers. /// Aircraft based detection of GPS spoofing /// Trustworthiness models for aviation systems

One of only five universities to earn National Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security Certification with Special Designation in Secure Software Development

94 %

Upon leaving the service, 94% of the military personnel who participate in our Microsoft Software and Systems Academy are placed in high-paying jobs with over 400 hiring partners

The world’s largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

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GAETZ AEROSPACE INSTITUTE MAKING STEM EDUCATION MORE ACCESSIBLE

Aviation and aerospace innovation are key drivers of Florida’s economy. Continuing advances in the aerospace realm will require a workforce skilled in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Gaetz Aerospace Institute, a dual-enrollment program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is meeting that need. The Gaetz Aerospace Institute (GAI) prepares students with the foundation they need to earn undergraduate degrees in STEM fields and move into technology-related careers. GAI offers academic enrichment programs and dual-enrollment. Students in more than 150 participating high schools can earn university credits from Embry-Riddle from their high-school campus. In the face of such a pressing need, what hinders STEM education? The National Conference of State Legislatures cites an underdeveloped teacher workforce as a significant barrier to integrating STEM instruction. To combat this lack of resources, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University formed a cooperative partnership with Florida’s secondary schools in 2013. /// Annnual investment of $3 million by the State of Florida. Funding began in ’13. /// GAI directly benefits more than 2,400 Florida high school students annually. /// Nearly 24,000 students have benefited over the past five years. /// 68,863 credit hours enrolled in by Florida high school students through GAI. /// 41 school districts partner with Embry-Riddle.

The Gaetz Aerospace Institute – Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

STEM Talent Drives Economic Progress /// Approximately 80% of all future jobs will require STEM-based skills per STEM Florida, Inc. /// The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity reports an increasing demand for engineers, mathematicians, healthcare practitioners, software developers and quality assurance engineers, computer systems analysts, network and system administrators, and information security analysts. /// The country is facing a critical shortage of pilots, air traffic controllers and aviation maintenance technicians. /// Florida’s status as the air traffic hub of the Americas heightens this need in our state. /// Engaging students in STEM education helps bolster the workforce by promoting fluency with technology as well as traditional literacy, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

Aerospace Propels Florida’s Economy /// Aerospace propels Florida’s $1 trillion in gross domestic product (2018). /// As the world’s gateway to space, Florida has attracted top technology-driven employers, including Boeing; Embraer; General Dynamics; General Electric; Harris Corporation; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Pratt & Whitney; Sikorsky; and the State of Florida. /// Our state is home to more than 82,500 aerospace professionals. /// The $348 billion global space economy continues to draw innovators to Florida and expand the aerospace cluster. /// Companies such as OneWeb Satellites, Blue Origin and SpaceX and Boeing’s new Space and Launch facilities on the Space Coast will rely on a value chain of smaller, specialized suppliers. /// A supply chain of more than 1,500 vendors serves NASA.

The Gaetz Aerospace Institute (GAI) is a partnership linking Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with Florida secondary schools. It allows students at participating high schools to enroll in Embry-Riddle classes for university credit, preparing them to complete an undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degree and connecting them to career opportunities in the aerospace industry.

G A E T Z P E R F O R M A N C E M E T R I C S

–– Active Schools in GAI 157

–– Embry-Riddle Courses Offered through GAI 40

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Female GAI Graduates Have a higher propensity (13%) to declare a STEM major compared to the national average.

37 / URBAN SCHOOLS

22 / RURAL SCHOOLS

1 , 755 Number of GAI graduates who pursue postsecondary education in the Florida .

Attend a Florida College or University

GAI graduates are 20% more likely than other Florida high school students to attend a Florida college or university.

Aviation and aerospace are primary drivers of Florida’s $1 trillion in gross domestic product; There are approximately 82,500 aviation and aerospace workers in the State of Florida. With a strong aviation and aerospace presence, Florida is reliant on STEM talent. 2018 AVIATION & AEROSPACE

68 , 863 College Credit Hours Enrolled in by Florida high school students through GAI.

Florida high school students impacted by the GAI program.

Embry-Riddle courses are offered in areas such as Aeronautical Science, Aviation Maintenance Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Aerospace and Occupational Safety, and Space Studies.

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