Aviation Maintenance dives into the world of aircraft maintenance and repair. Technicians engage in FAA industry-recognized training in Aviation Maintenance in systems such as hydraulics, avionics, and engines, with an emphasis on safety and regulations. Technicians learn FAA regulations to maintain aircraft safety and performance.
Skills Developed
Technicians learn technical and professional skills, including: aircraft systems such as engines, hydraulics, avionics, and electrical systems; performing maintenance and repairs; ensuring precision in inspections, diagnosing issues; and adhering to FAA
regulations to maintain aircraft safety and performance.
Careers
Aviation Mechanic Starting Salary $52K
Aircraft Maintenance Starting Salary $59K
Aerospace Engineer Starting Salary $88K
Aviation Inspector Starting Salary $28K
Aviation Systems Analyst Starting Salary $76K
Aviation maintenance opens the skies, offering hands-on skills, technical knowledge, and a direct route to a high-flying career in the aviation industry.
Certifications
Snap-On Certifications
Multimeter
Torque
Precision Measurement
FAA General
FAA Airframe
FAA Powerplant
Aviation Maintenance Courses and Details - 2 Year Pathway:
This course covers basic subjects, such as mathematics for aviation, basic physics for aviation, and basic electricity. In addition, this course will provide a foundation for further studies in the aviation maintenance pathway including the FAA coursework for General Aviation Mechanics.
Suggested Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grades: 11-12
Length: 1 Year (meets daily)
Credits: 4 Credits (2 CTE / 1 Math A / 1 Physical Science)
In Airframe II & III, students will continue their study of Airframe Maintenance. Topics include aircraft sheet metal, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, fuel systems, water and waste systems, and landing systems.
Prerequisites: General Aircraft Maintenance I & II or Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance, Airframe I is recommended for class / required if pursuing certification
This course builds on General Aircraft Maintenance I & II. This course will cover wood structures, aircraft coverings, non-metallic structures, and aircraft finishes.
Prerequisite: Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance or General Aircraft Maintenance I & II
This course is the conclusion of Airframe Maintenance. Topics for the class include instrument systems, communication and navigation systems, and inspection processes.
Prerequisites:Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance or General Aircraft Maintenance I & II & Airframe I, II & III
Grades: 12
Length: Summer - 7.5 Hours per day, 20 days
Credit: 1 Credit (.5 CTE / .5 Physical Science)
Certifications:After completing this final course in the pathway, Airframe IV, students may be eligible to take 2 FAA written tests: General and Airframe. Once the written tests are passed, students may be eligible to take an oral and practical test with a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Contact instructor for further details.
Accelerated PowerPlant I & II offers a comprehensive journey through aircraft powerplant systems, beginning with an in-depth study of reciprocating engines, including their construction, operation, and key systems like induction, cooling, turbocharging, and supercharging. You'll gain practical skills in maintenance, inspection, and ground operations. The course then shifts focus to turbine engines, exploring their construction and essential systems such as lubrication, turbine air, and exhaust. It concludes with advanced powerplant systems, covering fuel metering, instrumentation, and fire protection, equipping you with the technical expertise needed for aviation maintenance.
Prerequisites:General Aircraft Maintenance I & II, Airframe I, II, III & IV (recommended)
Grades: 12 / Adult
Length: 1 Year, 4 hrs each M, Tu, Wed and Th evening
Accelerated PowerPlant 3 is the final stage in the aviation maintenance powerplant program. This course focuses on the intricacies of propeller systems, ignition, and starting mechanisms, culminating in a comprehensive review of engine inspection procedures. As you prepare for your final tests, you'll solidify your understanding of these critical components and their maintenance, ensuring you're fully equipped for a successful career in aviation maintenance.
Prerequisites: Accelerated Powerplant I & II
Grades: 12 / Adult
Length: 7.5 hours per day, 20 days
Credit: 0
Certifications:After completing this final course in the pathway, Powerplant III, students may be eligible to take 2 FAA written tests: General and Powerplant. Once the written tests are passed, students may be eligible to take an oral and practical test with a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Contact instructor for further details.
Aviation Maintenance Courses and Details - 3 Year Pathway:
This course is an introduction to foundational subjects, such as mathematics for aviation, physics for aviation, and basic electricity. In addition, this course will provide for further studies in the aviation maintenance pathway including the FAA coursework for General Aviation Mechanics.
This course builds on the subjects addressed in General Aircraft Maintenance I and prepares students for future studies in the program. This class includes Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications, Fluid lines and fitting, weight and balance, aircraft materials, aircraft ground operation, cleaning and corrosion, aircraft drawings, and inspection techniques. Many of these subject areas afford the student opportunities to work on the program’s aircraft in the hangar. With successful completion of this class, the student may sit for the General Knowledge Exam portion of the FAA written tests.
This course builds on General Aircraft Maintenance I & II. This course will cover wood structures, aircraft coverings, non-metallic structures, and aircraft finishes.
Prerequisite: Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance or General Aircraft Maintenance I & II
In Airframe II & III, students will continue their study of Airframe Maintenance. Topics include aircraft sheet metal, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, fuel systems, water and waste systems, and landing systems.
Prerequisites: General Aircraft Maintenance I & II or Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance, Airframe I is recommended for class / required if pursuing certification
This course is the conclusion of Airframe Maintenance. Topics for the class include instrument systems, communication and navigation systems, and inspection processes.
Prerequisites:Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance or General Aircraft Maintenance I & II & Airframe I, II & III
Grades: 12
Length: Summer - 7.5 Hours per day, 20 days
Credit: 1 Credit (.5 CTE / .5 Physical Science)
Certifications:After completing this final course in the pathway, Airframe IV, students may be eligible to take 2 FAA written tests: General and Airframe. Once the written tests are passed, students may be eligible to take an oral and practical test with a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Contact instructor for further details.
Accelerated PowerPlant I & II offers a comprehensive journey through aircraft powerplant systems, beginning with an in-depth study of reciprocating engines, including their construction, operation, and key systems like induction, cooling, turbocharging, and supercharging. You'll gain practical skills in maintenance, inspection, and ground operations. The course then shifts focus to turbine engines, exploring their construction and essential systems such as lubrication, turbine air, and exhaust. It concludes with advanced powerplant systems, covering fuel metering, instrumentation, and fire protection, equipping you with the technical expertise needed for aviation maintenance.
Prerequisites:General Aircraft Maintenance I & II, Airframe I, II, III & IV (recommended)
Grades: 12 / Adult
Length: 1 Year, 4 hrs each M, Tu, Wed and Th evening
Accelerated PowerPlant 3 is the final stage in the aviation maintenance powerplant program. This course focuses on the intricacies of propeller systems, ignition, and starting mechanisms, culminating in a comprehensive review of engine inspection procedures. As you prepare for your final tests, you'll solidify your understanding of these critical components and their maintenance, ensuring you're fully equipped for a successful career in aviation maintenance.
Prerequisites: Accelerated Powerplant I & II
Grades: 12 / Adult
Length: 7.5 hours per day, 20 days
Credit: 0
Certifications:After completing this final course in the pathway, Powerplant III, students may be eligible to take 2 FAA written tests: General and Powerplant. Once the written tests are passed, students may be eligible to take an oral and practical test with a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Contact instructor for further details.
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