766 class, 1184 lab
Major equipment used in this course: Aircraft Components and Systems trainers, Engine run trainers, Engine Overhaul Equipment, Sheet Metal Tools, Composite Repair Equipment, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment
Program Description
The Airframe and Powerplant Technician program combines classroom and hands-on instruction and outside work/ homework. Upon completion of this FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certificated program, graduates are eligible to apply and test for an FAA-issued mechanic certificate with an airframe and/or powerplant rating that is nationally recognized. Graduates who obtain a mechanic certificate will possess industry-recognized certificates that may qualify them for additional entry-level career opportunities in the aviation industry. Career options may be limited without an FAA-issued mechanic certificate.
Career options may include, but are not limited to, Commercial Airlines, Corporate Aviation, Helicopters, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, General Aviation, Manufacturing, Repair and Overhaul, and Avionics. The following is a sample of entry-level careers. Airframe Technician, Powerplant Technician, Aircraft Restoration, Jet Engine Mechanic, Avionics Technician, Avionics Installer, Engine Manufacturing, Structures Technician, Line Service Technician, Ground Service Equipment Mechanic, Sheetmetal Technician, Structures Technician. Graduates can also secure entry-level positions in other technical areas such as: Manufacturing Production (Electrical, Hydraulics/ Pneumatics Technician, Maintenance Technician, Sheetmetal/Composite Technician), Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (Engine Assembly/Builder, Fuel Injection Technician, Dynamometer Technician, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Testing Technician, Turbine Mechanic, Turbine Technician) and Technician, Electronics Technician, Field Service Technician, Service Technician). Additionally, the general education courses expand and enhance non-technical skills important to the career growth and development of graduates of this program.
Program Objective
UTI’s Airframe and Powerplant course offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring aviation enthusiasts to embark on an exciting journey toward a successful career in the aviation maintenance industry. Our program is specifically designed to provide comprehensive and top-quality training in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) regulations under FAR Part 147. The primary objective of our course is to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and certifications needed to become FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanics, opening doors to rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in the field.