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An Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), also known more generally as an aircraft mechanic, is an individual who holds a Mechanic Certificate and is authorized to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft. Mechanic Certificates in the United States are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation maintenance schools offer training programs approved by the FAA that allow students to earn a Mechanic Certificate. An Inspection Authorization is an additional rating that is open to AMTs who have worked for three years in their field.
AMTs perform preventative maintenance, diagnosis and repair of faulty equipment, and keep detailed logs of the inspections, alterations and repairs they have worked on. AMTs may work on many different types of aircraft or they may be trained to work on a specific type of aircraft.
Prospective students interested in an aviation maintenance program should decide which area of specialization they would like to study. AMTs are trained in four areas of specialization. Power plant Mechanics work on aircraft engines; Airframe Mechanics maintain the structural components of an aircraft; Airframe-and-Power plant Mechanics (A&P Mechanics), who constitute the majority of mechanics that work on civilian aircraft, are authorized to work on both the airframe and power plant components of aircraft; and Avionics Technicians maintain the electronics and electrical systems of aircraft.
In addition to FAA certification, Avionics Technicians are required to obtain a radiotelephone license from the U. S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as well as a certification from one of the following: the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians, or the Electronic Technicians Association.
After choosing an area of specialization, prospective students should look for an accredited aviation maintenance school that offers a curriculum approved and supervised by the FAA. There are approximately 100 post-secondary institutions, such as junior colleges, technical colleges, community colleges, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges, which offer training in aviation maintenance. A student may earn a certificate, an aviation diploma, an associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance. These programs include a general curriculum in aviation maintenance in addition to the required course work for a student’s area of specialization.
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Where is the location of Aviation High School?
Aviation High School is located in New York. It specializes in training students who wish to pursue a career in aviation maintenance or the aerospace industry.
Does Michigan have reputable aviation maintenance schools located in the Upper Penisula?
The only aviation maintenance school that I found in Michigan was Michigan Institute Aviation and Technology. It is located in Canton, Michigan with a satellite campus in New Boston, MI. This is near Detroit.
Which schools specialize in aviation mechanics?
Mt. San Antonio College has degree training as a licensed aviation maintenance technician. The aviation school is located in Walnut, California. Their telephone number is (909) 594-5611.
Is there an aviation school in the Colorado Springs or Pueblo area that will give me the training necessary to become a pilot?
There are actually a couple you can choose from based on budget and time. You can try the Peak Aviation Center or Springs Aviation.
What does CMM stand for in aviation maintenance?
Component Maintenance Manual
What does flight school do for you?
Flight school is the environment in which you will learn to pilot various types of aircraft and acquire airmanship skills. Aviation school differs in that the focus is actually on the technology involved in air travel. Typical degrees you would obtain from Aviation school are 'Aircraft Maintenance' or 'Aerospace Engineering'.
What is National Aviation Academy's motto?
The motto of National Aviation Academy is 'Training Aviation Maintenance Technicians'.
What happend at the Aviation High School in Cleveland OHIO?
What happened at Aviation High School, was a curriculum in Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, Air Traffic Control and Avionics, the school had vocational and general education. The school was part of the Cleveland Public School System and was closed in the 1990's due to budget issues.
Does aviation high school in long island city have uniform?
No- not as a daily dress code. However, in the aviation maintenance classes, which occur daily for each student, students must wear coveralls with the Aviation High School logo. These coveralls protect the students clothes and also serve to reflect traditional wear used in the aviation maintenance industry. The school also has an JROTC program. Students in this program wear Air Force uniforms. Finally, Seniors do not wear cap and gown at graduation. They wear a traditional blue Air Force type uniform.
What are the best aviation maintenance schools in the United States?
There is a complete directory of aviation maintenance schools at this link: http://www.bestaviation.net/aircraft_maintenance_schools. Just select the area you are living in and you can locate a school close by. Before you settle on a school, look up its reviews online, meet the current and past students if you can, and compare the prices with other schools in nearby areas.
Where can I find an online aviation school?
Aviation careers require in class and hands-on instruction, so getting your pilot's license online is not possible. Aviationschoolsonline.com has a list of flight, helicopter, maintenance and air traffic schools nationwide.
What is aviation maintenance?
Upkeep and repair of Aircraft mainly.
