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Aircraft Technology
Endorsement Code: 4180
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Aircraft Technology #4180 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Endorsement | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and technology, General | 49.0101 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aviation
- Aviation Safety
- Flight Operations
- Airport Maintenance Management
- Aviation Operations Management
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Dispatch
- Aviation Flight Technology
- Flight Operations
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Dispatch
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Aviation Flight Technology
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Aerodynamics and aircraft performance
- Aerospace development
- Air carrier operations
- Aircraft components
- Aircraft systems
- Airport planning and operations management
- Airline operations management
- Aviation law
- Aviation physics
- Aviation regulatory process
- Aviation safety management
- Aviation safety
- Aviation transportation
- Aviation weather
- Commercial flight and pilot
- Economic impact of global aviation
- Flight concepts
- Human factors in aviation
- Instructional flight
- Instrumental flight
- Insurance and risk management in aviation
- Primary flight
No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 49-3011.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | 488190 |