Airframe Technician
Course
Aeropro offers a comprehensive program for aspiring Airframe Technicians, focusing on the essential mechanical structures and systems of aircraft. This includes critical components such as wings fuselage, tail, and vital systems like hydraulics, pneumatics, and landing gear. While this portion of the program does not cover engines or related components, mechanics with an airframe certificate can work on these crucial elements of aircraft maintenance. Join us to develop the skills needed for a successful career in aviation!
What you will learn
Introduction to Aviation Maintenance – Airframe Technician
This lab intensive course prepares the student to apply for a position as an airframe apprentice in a Part 145 repair station.
Introduction to Aeronautical Science
This course introduces students to aircraft terminology and nomenclature, basic physics, aircraft drawings, maintenance forms and records, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), materials and processes, the exercise of mechanics privileges, and shop safety practices as they pertain to everyday shop problems.
Introduction to Aviation Electricity
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism. Methods of generating alternating and direct current are studied. Students will learn the proper methods of overhaul, inspection, installation, and repair of aircraft electrical components. Safety precautions are also emphasized.
Introduction to Airframe Systems
This course Introduces students to the five basic airframe systems: hydraulic-pneumatic power, landing gear, ice and rain control, cabin environment, fuel systems and management. Students work on assigned projects in each of the areas. During this course, students work on a Cessna 172 in practical labs
Airframe Structure and Repair
This course introduces students to the use of wood, fabric, composites, fiberglass, plastic and metal as materials for aircraft structures. Upon completion of the projects in the course, students learn methods of inspection and repair of aircraft structures. Safety precautions are emphasized when using the various materials found in aircraft structures. During this course, students work on a Cessna 172 in practical labs
Airframe Inspection and Record Keeping
This course Introduces students to aircraft inspection and record keeping procedures, including doors and interior furnishings, fire detection and extinguishing systems, aircraft instruments, aircraft electrical systems, and communication & navigation systems. During this course, students work on a Cessna 172 in practical labs
Lecture