Students receiving the certificate will have job entry skills for the following occupations: Aviation mechanic; aircraft serviceperson; repair or sales of aircraft accessories; airframe specialist. The skills learned in the program also prepare graduates for employment in fields such as aircraft manufacturing, electronics, hydraulics, welding, sheet metal, electrical systems, pneumatics, fuel systems, automotive repair, civil and military defense. This certificate is designed to prepare students to qualify for the airframe certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. These courses include the following subjects: sheet metal structures, wood and fabric structures, aircraft airframe inspection, assembly and rigging, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, aircraft electrical systems, cabin atmosphere controls, fuel systems, ice and rain systems, fire protection systems, instrument systems, position and warning systems, landing gear systems, and navigation and communication systems. All individuals will have to complete the General Aircraft Maintenance requirements in order to receive the FAA Aircraft Airframe Certificate of completion.

Learning Outcome(s):

- Successfully demonstrate the ability to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) knowledge, oral, practical and written examinations in Airframe subjects. Leading to a certificate to take the Airframe FAA written and practical tests.

- Demonstrate a working knowledge and mechanical ability with metal aircraft structures, cabin atmospheric control systems, aircraft instruments, navigation systems, fuel systems.

- Demonstrate the ability to research, prepare and determine applicability of aircraft inspections and aerodynamics.

- Communicate both in writing and verbally about aircraft general maintenance concepts and processes using technical terms, to both professional and administrative audiences.

- Demonstrate the ability to display and apply proper behavior reflecting satisfactory safe work habits and ethics to fulfill program requirements and confidence to prepare for employment.