Central Florida Aerospace Academy Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits Polk County high school students who want to start FAA Airframe and Powerplant coursework and earn dual-enrollment college credit before graduating.

Central Florida Aerospace Academy offers FAA Airframe and Powerplant coursework as a high school career academy, covering both ratings in one program. Classes run at the Sun 'N Fun and Aerospace Center for Excellence campus, on Lakeland Linder International Airport property in Lakeland. Students can add dual enrollment or advanced placement credit while in high school, and the academy holds Model Academy School recognition from the National Career Academy Coalition.

This is a high school career academy rather than an adult postsecondary program, so it fits students who are still working toward a diploma, not adults changing careers. Metro Lakeland-Winter Haven employs about 110 aviation mechanics at a median wage near $61,020 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation. The academy is one of 19 Part 147 schools in Florida.

• Operates on Lakeland Linder International Airport property, at the Sun 'N Fun and Aerospace Center for Excellence campus
• Students can complete dual enrollment / advanced placement college credit while finishing high school
• Recognized as a National Career Academy Coalition Model Academy School
• Developed in partnership with business and community organizations

As stated on cfaakhs.polkschoolsfl.com

Central Florida Aerospace Academy is at 4141 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33811. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Florida. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Lakeland-Winter Haven.

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Florida aircraft mechanic salary data.

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