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Aviation Training Program Overview
Our aviation mechanic school provides hands-on aviation training that teaches you the fundamentals of air science. You’ll take a series of airframe and powerplant courses that can help you prepare for entry-level jobs in the industry.
The 20-month Airframe and Powerplant program offered at UTI's Canton campus focuses on topics like aircraft troubleshooting, powerplant lubrication systems and turbine engine operation. Graduates earn certificates.
Students at Canton who complete the Airframe and Powerplant Technician program can continue studying in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program to earn earn Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees.
Graduates of both the Airframe & Powerplant and Aviation Maintenance Technology program are prepared to test for the Airframe and Powerplant FAA Certification.79.128
Both programs are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Aviation Technician Training
If you have a passion for planes or a love for the aviation industry, you may be well suited for a role in the aviation industry. UTI's Michigan technical school located in Canton features aviation maintenance programs that can help you learn skills for a career.1
What makes aviation technician training different with us?
- Relationships with employers1
- Complete the program in 24 months or less
- No prior experience needed
- Hands-on learning that mirrors real-world experience
Aviation Courses In Canton, MI
The courses covered in our aviation training cover topics relevant to industry. Some of these include:
- Non-destructive testing
- Basic sheetmetal and welding familiarization
- Paints and finishes
- Organizational behavior
- Environmental science
- Aircraft instruments, advanced troubleshooting
- Turbine engine designs
- Navigation and communication systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Landing gear systems
- Airframe inspection
- Propellers
- Powerplant lubrication systems
- Reciprocating engine instruments
Aviation Technician Career Outlook and Opportunities in Canton, MI
Total aviation technician employment is expected to exceed 148,000 by 2033.71
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for aviation maintenance technicians in the United States was $75,020 in May 2023.57 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.
UTI's aviation mechanic school helps students gain the skills to perform maintenance, repairs and routine maintenance on aircraft.
Most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their career with experience and hard work.77 Entry-level and advanced roles include:
Entry-level
- Aviation maintenance technician
- Turbine technician
- Field technician
Advanced
- Aircraft restorer
- Helicopter mechanic
- Avionics technician
- Aircraft mechanical installer
- Aircraft electrical installer
- Aircraft structural/sheet metal mechanic
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- The amount of time it takes to become an aviation maintenance technician can vary, depending on the type of training you pursue. We have two program options that help prepare students in 20-24 months for the industry.
- To gain knowledge and experience needed for the industry, a great way to pursue a career in the aviation field is to attend a trade school. Students who graduate from UTI's Aviation Maintenance program are prepared for entry-level careers.
- Becoming an aviation maintenance technician often requires completion of a formal training program, as well as obtaining Airframe and Powerplant FAA certification. The training program like the one offered at our Canton campus can help you gain skills for the industry and prepare you to test for this certification.79
Aviation Technician Training Near Me
Our aviation mechanic school in Canton is located near the city of Detroit, which features fun attractions like the Detroit Zoo and Detroit Institute of Arts. The campus is also conveniently located near two different airports.
CAMPUS LOCATION
2955 Haggerty Road
Canton, Michigan 48188
M-TH | 8am-8pm | Hours
F | 8am-5pm | Hours
800-447-1310 | Campus
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It’s Time To Train for a Career in Aviation
Getting aviation training from UTI's Canton campus can be the first step toward an exciting career in the industry.
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