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Program: Aviation Maintenance Technology
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Instructor: Daniel Gunter
For more info: ggunter@peralta.cc.ca.us
Program Quick Look
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Approx. Starting Salary:
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$32K
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Average Salary:
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$60K
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Average Wage at Placement:
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$16/hour
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Placement Rate:
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81%
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Labor Market:
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strong in the long term
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Quote:
"Many openings are available to women as the male denominated Aviation Industry is now creating a more diversified work force."
Course Information:
Course Description:
A training program to prepare the graduate for employment in the transportation industry and government licensing. Training will be in 44 different areas.
Prerequisites:
none
Hours Offered:
7:15AM to 2:00PM, five days a week.
Length of Program:
two years
Career Information:
Career Path:
Upon completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program, graduates are qualified to work as Aircraft Service Technicians. After sufficient experience has been gained, Service Technicians can be promoted to a Lead Person. Above that, you can become a Foreman or Maintenance Manager.
Nature of the Work:
Aviation Maintenance Technicians inspect, maintain and repair aircraft and all of their related systems, as well as take responsibility for the safety and condition of the aircraft that that they work on. As aircraft engines tend to be large, technicians inspect and work on engines through specialized openings. The use of ladders, scaffolding or hoisting equipment is often required. Technicians use precision equipment, such as x-ray and magnetic inspection, as well as traditional hand tools. Technicians are also responsible for making repairs to the body of the aircraft including the wings and tail. Aircraft Technicians have a major responsibility in the operation of the transportation industry, as safety of aircraft is a prime concern.
Work Environment:
Aviation Maintenance Technicians work outdoors in large aircraft hangars with other mechanics in all forms of weather. Much work is intricate and detail oriented, such as working with electronic components or testing parts with precision equipment, while other parts of the job require some heavy lifting as well as working with greasy or dirty parts. Use of hand tools and computerized shop equipment is required. Teamwork is also an essential part of the job as Aircraft Technicians are usually under time pressure to complete their work quickly and maintain flight schedules. Technicians usually work 40 hours per week, but shifts are round the clock, so odd hours are often required as well as overtime.
Specific Jobs Available to Graduates:
Aircraft Mechanic, Line Mechanic, Sheetmetal Mechanic, Avionics Technician, Powerplant Mechanic, Airframe Mechanics
Industries Employing Graduates of this Program:
Airlines, Corporate Aviation, General Aviation, Repair Shops
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