Automotive Technology

Teacher

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Technicians entering the Automotive Technology program at Ralph R. McKee CTE High School will be fully prepared for the automotive industry at the completion of their three year classroom and live shop coursework. Over the course of the program, teachers with lifelong automotive experience and industry credentials will provide a balance of automotive theory, instructional shop and live shop. Authentic, hands-on practice with diagnostic thinking, HVAC, maintenance / repair, welding, automotive systems engineering, hybrid/ev systems, auto body, collision science, automotive detailing and more will occur in a live shop setting. Mandatory core units will be covered and students will be given the opportunity to engage in mastery-based self paced learning around topics they wish to pursue. Based on our graduate data, we aim to prepare students to work in a repair field, start their own business, enter a secondary trade school or a college level program.

CERTIFICATION

Technicians who successfully complete the Automotive Technology coursework will sit for a final practical exam and all 8 of the entry level certification exams offered by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation. Technicians are required to pass G1 Light Maintenance and Repair in order to graduate with the CTE endorsement.

Work Based Learning Opportunities

Through our long and proud partnerships with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Technicians who satisfactorily complete the coursework and certification exams will be eligible for employment programs after graduation. These articulation agreements replace the industry experience requirements for many entry level NYC positions with MTA, DCAS, NYPD, FDNY, PARKS DEPT and more.

2023 BUSINESS PARTNERS

Mercedes Benz of Brooklyn

Department of CityWide Administration Services

All Tire

Career Opportunities

Automotive jobs in New York City and the state have a range of salaries, depending on the role, experience, and location:

Automotive technician: As of October 2024, the average hourly pay for an automotive technician in New York is $29.68, with a range of $22.88–$36.54. The best automotive technician jobs can pay up to $125,000 per year.
Automotive industry average salary: The average annual salary for the automotive industry in New York City is $67,925, with a range of $49,800–$85,900.
Automotive sales associate: A position at Queensboro Toyota in Queens, NY pays $35,000–$150,000 per year.
Delivery supervisor: A position at Tesla in Brooklyn, NY pays $68,000–$102,000 per year.
Automotive service department assistant: A full-time position in Brooklyn, NY pays $20–$25 per hour