Aviation Maintenance Technology

These workers set up, take care of, and fix many types of goods and equipment. Overall employment in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 606,200 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

Overview of aircraft technicians and mechanic jobs from the Occupational Outlook, including education, salary, and types of positions.

This program provides coursework needed for the A.S. degree in Aviation Maintenance Airframe and Powerplant Technology. This degree also meets requirements for the FAA Airframe Certificate. Airframe and Powerplant technicians are in demand by airlines and aviation maintenance providers. The Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Chaffey College is fully approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide experience required to become an Airframe or Powerplant technician.

Information from the FAA on how to become an airline mechanic