Aviation Airframe Mechanics

This program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry. Instruction is designed to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Airframe ratings. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for AMT schools. Any changes to the FAA-approved course content must be approved in advance. This program prepares students for employment as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician, and an Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technician.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the aviation maintenance industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labour issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.