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ARTICLE | Aviation In-Depth: Keeping aircraft in peak operating condition is the job of aircraft and aviation equipment mechanics and aviation service technicians. Aviation maintenance professionals and aeronautical mechanics complete inspections, perform scheduled aircraft maintenance, and make necessary aircraft repairs. Learn more...

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Westwood College - National
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Your future in technology starts right here. Westwood College of Technology is committed to student success.

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Redstone College
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Redstone College can give you the training and practical experience you need to land a job in the exciting aviation field. Our curriculum is designed to teach real-world, job-relevant skills, and to prepare students for industry certification exams such as the required FAA exam. Our programs can prepare you to graduate and enter the workforce within 2 years. We offer flexible day and/or evening classes for your convenience.

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New England Institute of Technology
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New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island is an accredited school offering tech focused degrees in 28 fields of study.

Aviation Science Technology

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Hallmark College
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Get the training you need to take prepare for an exciting, high-paying career in as little as just 11 months at Hallmark College.

Airframe Technology Powerplant Technology

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ARTICLE: Aviation In-Depth

Keeping aircraft in peak operating condition is the job of aircraft and aviation equipment mechanics and aviation service technicians. Aviation maintenance professionals and aeronautical mechanics complete inspections, perform scheduled aircraft maintenance, and make necessary aircraft repairs.

Some aircraft mechanics and aviation maintenance technicians specialize in performing preventive maintenance and inspecting and replacing worn parts in engines and landing gear, as well as on accessory parts such as brakes, pumps, and air-conditioning systems.

Most of the mechanics who work on aircraft are certified by the FAA as avionics repair specialists. And, while some people become mechanics through on-the-job training, most learn their job at one of the FAA-certified trade schools that are located across the country. Roughly one-third of these schools offer 2- and 4-year degrees in avionics, aviation technology or aviation maintenance, and meet the FAA's requirement that students have 1900 hours of class time. Classes at these aviation maintenance schools usually take 24 to 30 months to complete. One of the payoffs of studying aircraft maintenance is the pay: the median hourly earnings of aircraft mechanics and service technicians were about $20.71 in 2002. Of course, this will vary based upon the type of job, location and total experience and course of study a student may have.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for aircraft mechanics are expected to increase by roughly 10-20% through 2012, making aviation maintenance a great career opportunity.

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