Airframe Technician Training
Become an Airframe Technician
Airframe technicians are responsible for maintaining the structural components and operational systems that allow aircraft to fly safely. AeroPro’s Airframe training program focuses on the mechanical structures of aircraft including wings, fuselage, landing gear, and hydraulic systems.
Students gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge designed to prepare them for apprentice positions in Part 145 repair stations and aviation maintenance organizations.
Training takes place at Craig Field in Selma, Alabama within a real aviation maintenance environment.
What You Will Learn
Students develop the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills required to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft structures and systems. Training focuses on real-world applications, preparing students to work confidently in aviation maintenance environments.
Aviation Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in the principles required for aircraft maintenance.
Training includes:
aircraft terminology and nomenclature
aircraft drawings and technical documentation
basic aviation physics
maintenance records and documentationfederal aviation regulations (FARs)
shop safety practices
Aircraft Systems
Gain an understanding of the systems that support aircraft operation.
Training includes:
hydraulic and pneumatic systems
landing gear systems
cabin environmental systems
ice and rain control systems
fuel systems and management
Structural Repair
Learn to inspect and repair aircraft structures using industry-standard techniques.
Training includes:
metal and sheet metal repair
composite and fiberglass repair
wood and fabric structures
aircraft structural inspection methods
corrosion control and prevention
Training & Career Pathway
AeroPro’s Airframe training emphasizes practical learning through lab instruction and real aircraft maintenance exercises. Students complete hands-on projects working with aircraft systems and structures, including lab work performed on training aircraft such as the Cessna 172. This hands-on approach helps students develop the skills required for real aviation maintenance environments.
Program Options
Airframe I
• 16 weeks
• Approximately 300 hours of lab experience
Airframe 2
• 18 weeks
• Approximately 500 hours of lab experience
Students progress through increasingly advanced training while building the technical skills required to work in aviation maintenance facilities and repair stations.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the Airframe training program pursue careers across the aviation industry, including roles with:
Aircraft repair stations
Airlines and charter operators
Corporate aviation maintenance departments
Aircraft manufacturers
Government aviation programs
Airframe training is also a critical step toward achieving FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Start Your Airframe Tech Career
Speak with an AeroPro advisor to learn more about Airframe training and upcoming class schedules.