You will learn to:
- Learn and practice aircraft maintenance procedures, including inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting techniques
- Acquire hands-on technical skills related to tools, equipment, and technologies used in aircraft maintenance
- Develop the ability to identify, analyze, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in aircraft systems
Description
This program provides students with broad and varied experience in aviation science and theory related to aircraft shop practice, maintenance, and repair.
Students are prepared for a career as aircraft structural technicians and support personnel.
Topics include:
- Flight line and shop safety
- Aircraft structures
- Metals
- Hand tools and measuring devices
- Aircraft riveting
- Hardware
- Technical drawings
- Forming processes
- Structural repair
- Corrosion control
Students are expected to be members of the program’s CTSO organization, TSA or SkillsUSA.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech)
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Restorer
- Aircraft Technician
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A and P Mechanic)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
- Aviation Mechanic
- Helicopter Mechanic
Approximate Pay Potential: $20-45 per hour
( O*NET source: 49-3011.00 – Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians. Some jobs may require additional training. )
Adult 
High School
Patrika Renschen