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Aviation Airframe Mechanics

Lively Technical College’s aviation program is an Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to train prospective aircraft mechanics for careers in the airline industry, in aviation maintenance facilities, and in commercial and General Aviation (GA).

Program Overview

The Aviation Airframe Mechanics program is designed  to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry.  Instruction is designed to prepare students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Airframe ratings.  Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for the certification and operation of an AMTS. The regulation includes both the curriculum requirements and the operating rules for all certificated AMTSs. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required of mechanics are considerable and demand high-quality training. Therefore, the FAA requires high standards from the AMTS.

The Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician profession offers a vast array of career opportunities ranging from general aviation to commercial aviation; from aircraft or component manufacturers to aircraft repair and overhaul at both domestic and foreign fixed base operations. Aviation Maintenance Technology consists of two programs with one common core and two additional occupational completion points (per program) and is designed to train students in the skills, knowledge, and related abilities necessary for entry into the aviation maintenance profession. The student will be prepared for the Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification.

STUDENTS WISHING TO CONTINUE TO THE AVIATION POWERPLANT MECHANIC PROGRAM WILL NEED TO ENROLL FOR ANOTHER 810 HOURS AT A TUITION RATE OF $2,365.20 PLUS REGISTRATION/FACILITY USAGE ($190.00), MISCELLANEOUS FEES ($90.00), LAB FEES ($300.00) AND THE POWERPLANT TEXTBOOK KIT ($160.63) FOR A TOTAL OF: $3,105.83.

Aviation Maintenance

Employment Opportunities

  • Aviation General Maintenance Technician
  • Airframe Maintenance Technician
  • Powerplant Maintenance Technician

What You'll Learn

  • Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.
  • Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.
  • Perform ground operations and servicing duties.
  • Demonstrate mathematical skills.
  • Maintain forms and records.
  • Apply principles of basic physics.
  • Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications, appropriate communication skills and employability skills as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician.
  • Maintain aircraft fluid lines and fittings.
  • Perform aircraft materials and processes skills and cleaning and corrosion-control operations.
  • Perform basic electricity skills and aircraft covering.
  • Interpret mechanic privileges and limitations.
  • Maintain wood structures and apply aircraft finishes.
  • Repair sheet-metal and non-metallic structures.
  • Perform and identify proper welding, assembly and rigging and airframe inspection.
  • Maintain aircraft landing-gear systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, cabin atmosphere control systems and aircraft instrument systems.
  • Maintain communication and navigation systems.
  • Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems, repair aircraft electrical systems, and repair position and warning systems.
  • Maintain ice and rain control systems.
  • Inspect and repair aircraft fire-protection systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Airframe licensing requirements.
  • Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician (AMT) with an FAA Airframe rating.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship related to opportunities in Aviation Airframe Maintenance occupations.
Aviation Maintenance

STUDENTS WISHING TO CONTINUE TO THE AVIATION POWERPLANT MECHANIC PROGRAM WILL NEED TO ENROLL FOR ANOTHER 810 HOURS AT A TUITION RATE OF $2,365.20 PLUS REGISTRATION/FACILITY USAGE ($190.00), MISCELLAENOUS FEES ($90.00), LAB FEES ($300.00) AND THE POWERPLANT TEXTBOOK KIT ($160.11) FOR A TOTAL OF: $3,105.31.

AVIATION TESTING FEES

Program Requirements

Aviation Airframe Mechanics · I470612/I470622 · 1350 Hours

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length SOC Code
A AMT0705 Aviation Maintenance General Technician 540 49-3011
B AMT0765 Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician 1 540 49-3011
B AMT0766 Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician 2 270 49-3011

Program Costs

$3,942.00 Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92x 1350 hours)
$464.03 Bookstore Costs
$112.50 Registration Fee ($45.00 per semester x 2.5)
$125.00 Facility Usage Fee ($50.00 per semester x 2.5)
$750.00 Lab Fee ($300.00 per semester x 2.5)
$130.00 Miscellaneous Fee (paid first semester)
Total Costs $5,523.53

Employers of Graduates

Program Instructors

Joseph Garcia
Joe Garcia
Instructor

Phone: (850) 488-2461

Email: garciaj@leonschools.net

Rutledge Fuller
Instructor

Phone: (850) 488-2461

Email: fullerr@leonschools.net

Andy Baker
Andy Baker
Instructor

Phone: (850) 488-2460

Email: bakerr@leonschools.net

Occupational Advisory Committee

Joel “Lee” Majors
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
James “Jim” Bragdon
Adapt Air LLC
Christopher Bodine
StandardAero Business Aviation Services, LLC