Airframe and powerplant schools

Oct 3
10:25

2016

Brian J White

Brian J White

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Aviation maintenance technicians have to complete an FAA-approved training program, whichusually requires applicants to first enroll at an airframe and powerplant school.

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Air Travel maintenance programs are available in specialized aeronautical schools,Airframe and powerplant schools Articles state universities and community and technical colleges. These include Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a top-ranked Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, among the oldest aviation maintenance schools in the state, and school.

Picking a School
Use care when choosing an aviation maintenance and repair training school. The institute must be fully accredited by the FAA. Review locations and hours the courses are held. Find out if the school offers financial aid, job placement and other student services. Research the school’s standing online and by contacting current and former students.

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance should be one of your first concerns if you’re looking for a career in this field. This FAA accredited school offers a comprehensive training program at numerous locations across the nation.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance has 11 locations across America in such lively cities as Atlanta, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and Dallas. The program consists of classes in aviation maintenance technician and technical engineering, technician electronic equipment. Blend and Aviation construction welding. So you might want to review review the class list at different campuses each location has specific areas of concentration. Each course features both an academic and practical educational experience so you will leave the school with knowledge of the newest technology in aviation care.

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) was one of the first aviation schools to receive approval by the Civil Aeronautics Authority, a precursor to the FAA. PIA continues to hold FAA approval. The institute has four campus locations located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia. PIA offers aviation and technology programs, as well as its Jump Start program, which provides short-term training in particular subjects. Students can enrol in an associate’s degree program in aviation maintenance tech or a diploma.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Founded in 1925, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has main campus locations in Prescott, AZ and Daytona Beach. The school also features online educational offerings and teaching locations around the world, as well as more than 150 other training centres. Embry-Riddle offers certification, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs. The majority of Embry Riddle’s programs provide training in aviation, aeronautics or engineering. Embry Riddle offers associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in aviation maintenance science. The associate’s degree program prepares students to take the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic’s certification test. The bachelor’s degree program in aviation care science offers concentrations in maintenance management, aerospace electronic equipment and flight.