Aviation Maintenance Technician
An aviation maintenance technician (AMT), also known as an aircraft mechanic, is a professional who inspects, maintains, and repairs aircraft to ensure their safe and efficient flight operation.
Why Pursue a Career in Aviation Maintenance?
According to Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook (2023), the global aviation industry will need 690,000 new aviation mechanics over the next 20 years. An aviation mechanic, also known as an aircraft mechanic, is a professional who inspects, maintains, and repairs aircraft to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.
Strong Job Demand
The aviation industry is experiencing significant demand for skilled technicians, with projected job growth in North Carolina at 16% over the next 10 years.
Competitive Salaries
The average starting salary for an FAA-certificated mechanic is $46,508 per year, reflecting the essential role these professionals play in keeping aircraft safe and operational (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2022).
Diverse Career Paths
Aviation maintenance careers span sectors such as cargo and passenger airlines, corporate aviation, and cutting-edge fields like drones, electric propulsion, and commercial space travel.
COURSES OFFERED
Aviation Maintenance-General I
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to the basic principles of aviation maintenance and describes the tasks that technicians perform on the job. Topics include Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing, Hand Tools & Measuring Devices, Maintenance & Inspection Regulations, Physics for Aviation, Mathematics, and Weight & Balance. Upon completion, students should understand fundamental aviation maintenance concepts and regulations and be able to perform tasks using the proper tools and equipment.
Aviation Maintenance-General II
Prerequisites: Aviation Maintenance-General I
This course introduces students to the basic principles of aviation maintenance and describes the tasks that technicians perform on the job. Topics include Aircraft Drawings, Fundamentals of AC & DC Electricity, Fluid Lines & Fittings, Cleaning & Corrosion Control, and Materials, Hardware, & Processes. Upon completion, students should be familiar with aircraft materials and how to prevent corrosion. They should also be familiar with AC and DC electric circuits and have the ability to read aircraft drawings and diagrams.
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