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Aviation Mechanic Training Overview
Our Airframe & Powerplant Technician program is designed to prepare students for entry-level opportunities in various areas of the aviation industry.84,125 Through hands-on and classroom learning, they explore topics such as aircraft troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics, powerplant lubrication systems and turbine engine operation.92 As graduates, they’re eligible to apply and test for Airframe and Powerplant FAA certification.79,80
18-20 months
From start to finish
*Dependent on location
5 campuses
Locations to train
Reasons to Choose Our Airframe & Powerplant Training
- Train and graduate in just 18-20 months, depending on location
- Get valuable hands-on experience in the lab
- Learn from passionate, experienced instructors
- Gain skills valued by employers 84,125
Different Career Paths as an Aviation Technician
A trained airframe and powerplant technician can apply skills in many different roles. Most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:77
Entry-level
- Aviation Technician
- Turbine Technician
- Field Technician
Advanced
- Aircraft Restorer
- Helicopter Mechanic
- Avionics Technician
- Aircraft Mechanical Installer
- Aircraft Electrical Installer
- Aircraft Structural/Sheetmetal Mechanic
Airframe & Powerplant School Locations
Airframe & Powerplant Courses
Your training will take you through a variety of courses, including:
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Basic Sheetmetal and Welding Familiarization
- Assembly and Rigging, Airframe Fire Protection
- Airframe Electrical
- Navigation and Communication Systems
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Reciprocating Engine Operation
- Propellers
- Powerplant Lubrication Systems
- Turbine Engine Designs
- Non-Metallic Structures
- Paints and Finishes
Invest in Your Future
The aviation industry needs technicians who have both the skills and passion needed to maintain aircraft. Our Airframe & Powerplant program gives students the training employers are looking for.
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Airports in the United States
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Projected total aviation technician employment in the U.S. by 203171
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General aviation fleet in the United States