Baker Aviation

Prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration Mechanics examinations or Federal Communications Commission examination.

Offers both full-time and part-time, day and evening courses.

Employs FAA licensed mechanics with extensive aviation backgrounds who are certified for teaching by the State of Florida.

Employs certified FAA test examiners who administer oral, practical and written examinations.

Enrolls both secondary (high school) and post secondary students.

Articulates locally and nationally with colleges and universities offering a degree in aviation related areas.

History

The aviation program was started in 1939 at Miami Senior High School.

In 1942 the program moved into the unfinished Roosevelt Hotel.

 In 1943 the building became known as the Technical High School and several other programs moved into the facility.

In 1947 the building was renamed the Lindsey Hopkins Education Center. Classes were held there until 1958 when the aviation program moved into its present quarters adjacent to Miami International Airport.

In 1961 the building was dedicated as George T. Baker Aviation Maintenance  Technician School to honor Mr. Baker who, until his death, had been president of National Airlines, and had donated the land to the School Board of Miami-Dade County.

The curriculum is controlled by the Federal Aviation Administration according to Part 147 of the Federal Air Regulations.