State CIP Code 0647060703

The Aviation Airframe Mechanics certificate program provides the training leading to eligibility to test for the written, and oral and practical exams required to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe Mechanics license. This program provides instruction consisting of a sequence of courses that involves the theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory training to develop the skills necessary to fulfill the FAA eligibility requirement for testing.

This training is highly intensive in developing the academic, technical, and professional skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for success in the aviation maintenance field. It is a clock-hour program that is approximately 12 months in length and is designed to meet the FAA standards, which dictate a rigid class attendance and grading policy. Subjects will include inspection, servicing, repairing, and overhaul of various airframe systems and components including aircraft structures, hydraulics, electrical and electronics, flight controls, landing gear and brakes, aircraft instruments, and cabin environmental systems.

Successful completion of the program and acquiring the FAA airframe license will provide career opportunities within general aviation, commercial airlines, repair stations, airframe manufacturing, and maintenance support of military aircraft.

Selective Program Admissions

Certain programs are labeled as “selective” and require applicants to fulfill additional requirements before being accepted. Furthermore, there may be a limited number of available seats in the program. Please review the additional criteria provided below and visit the program’s website for any further information.

The applicant must 1) earn a Postsecondary Education Readiness (PERT) score that demonstrates college readiness (score information)  or 2) pass Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a completion level 10, unless otherwise exempt.