Source: MN DEED website as of November 2016. Figures shown are median hourly wages rounded down to the nearest whole number.
Overview
The Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS degree trains students in the repair and scheduled maintenance of aircraft. This fully approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program prepares graduates to repair and maintain commercial and general technically advanced aircraft found in today’s market. Training includes classroom and hands-on experiences. You’ll learn to:
- Read and comprehend aircraft manuals.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using electrical schematics.
- Analyze and repair powerplant malfunctions.
- Repair airframe structures and return aircraft to service.
- Maintain aircraft powerplant subsystems and determine their airworthiness in accordance with applicable FAA and manufacturer specifications.
Skills & Knowledge
- Pass the required FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic test
- Read and interpret technical information found in the aircraft records
- Perform aircraft maintenance
- Document maintenance tasks according to FAA Regulations
- Maintain an aircraft in airworthy condition
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
Program GuideAre you ready to take the next step?
$18,000
Approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree. Starting Fall 2018, LSC will charge the same rates regardless of a student’s state of residence. Non-Minnesota residents will pay the same tuition rates as Minnesota residents.
2 Years
The aircraft mechanic degree may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Aircraft maintenance technician
- Aircraft electrical systems specialist
- Aircraft restorer
- Helicopter mechanic
- Avionic installer
Duluth Median Wage
$28
Minnesota Median Wage
$26
US Median Wage
$28
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