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Online Aviation Mechanic/Technician Programs
Aircraft mechanics inspect, service, and repair airplanes. Airline mechanics spend the majority of their time performing preventative maintenance, because problems that occur in the air can be disastrous. Since airline safety is a major concern for airline carriers and travelers, every aspiring airline mechanic must complete formal training prior to repairing aircraft.
Aviation mechanics typically specialize in aircraft airframes (an aircraft's body), or powerplants (mechanical parts and engines). Certain mechanics are licensed to work on both airframes and powerplants (A & P certified), so they have better job opportunities.
To work as an aviation mechanic, one must complete a certificate or degree program that is recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To work as an engine or airframe specialist, a minimum of a year and a half of combined formal and hands-on training is required. It takes a minimum of 30 months of combined formal and hands-on training to become A & P certified. Typical courses in any aviation mechanic degree program include electronics, computer science, chemistry, physics, math, propeller systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and turbine engines.
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