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 will include study and hands-on experiences in reading and comprehending aircraft manuals, troubleshooting and repairing electrical malfunctions using electrical schematics, analyzing and repairing powerplant malfunctions, repair airframe structures and return aircraft to service, maintaining aircraft powerplant subsystems and determine their airworthiness in accordance with applicable FAA and manufacturer specifications.
View Catalog or Request InfoSkills & 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.
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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