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