| Aviation technology training teaches students | | | | operation. Aviation technology training |
| to keep aircraft in peak operating condition. | | | | programs also emphasize the technical aspects |
| Vocational courses are taught in aviation | | | | of turbine engines, aviation electronics, and |
| mechanics, aviation service and repair, and | | | | composite materials used in the construction |
| complete aviation inspection, as required by | | | | of aircraft. |
| the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). | | | | |
| FAA certified curriculums train in the | | | | Opportunities to gain aviation training |
| concepts of weight and balance, physics, | | | | (flight training) are available in some |
| aircraft systems, control tower operations, | | | | variations of aviation technology training. |
| and ground operations. | | | | Advanced studies in aeronautics, electronics |
| | | | technology avionics, and in Airframe and |
| Students in mechanical aviation programs will | | | | Power plant (A&P) courses are also possible |
| study preventive maintenance, engine | | | | in some schools. All aviation technology |
| inspection, landing gears, instrumentation, | | | | training will include hands-on experience, |
| cabin pressurization, and all accessories, | | | | and some offer job placement programs to |
| comprised of brakes, valves, pumps, | | | | their graduates. Students may find |
| air-filtration, and air-conditioning systems. | | | | opportunities to take advantage of fast-track |
| Students will also perform aviation | | | | programs with curriculums and course |
| maintenance and parts replacement, aircraft | | | | schedules designed to shorten the course |
| testing, and inspection for corrosion and | | | | duration so they can quickly move on to |
| wear. | | | | building a career in aviation technology. |
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| Aviation mechanics who have completed an | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| aviation course may be prepared to earn | | | | Aviation Technology Training, search our site |
| Airframe Mechanic Certificates by passing FAA | | | | for more in-depth information and resources. |
| examinations. Aviation mechanics may also | | | | |
| receive Inspector Certificates to perform | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| inspections of repair and maintenance | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, |
| completed by aviation mechanics crews. | | | | courses and/or services associated with ANY |
| Non-certified aviation mechanics work under | | | | ONE particular school(s) that is or is not |
| the supervision of certified mechanics. | | | | advertised on our website. |
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| courses to include mathematics, physics, | | | | article on an ezine or website, provided the |
| chemistry, electronics, computer science, and | | | | article is reprinted in its entirety, |
| mechanical drawing for demonstrating an | | | | including copyright and disclaimer, and ALL |
| understanding of the principles of aircraft | | | | links remain intact and active. |