815 Didactic (Theory) Hours
1,225 Lab (Hands-on) Hours
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 Electrical/Electronics (Control Technician, Instrument Repair Technician, Electronics Technician, Field Service Technician, Service Technician).