Great Plains Technology Center

Aviation Maintenance


Who can attend?

  Adult

  High School


You will learn to:

  • Learn and practice aircraft maintenance procedures, including inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting techniques
  • Acquire hands-on technical skills related to tools, equipment, and technologies used in aircraft maintenance
  • Develop the ability to identify, analyze, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in aircraft systems

See Course of Study (PDF)

Location

Lawton - Main Campus

Description

This program provides students with broad and varied experience in aviation science and theory related to aircraft shop practice, maintenance, and repair. Students are prepared for a career as aircraft structural technicians and support personnel. Topics include flight line and shop safety, aircraft structures, metals, hand tools, and measuring devices, aircraft riveting, hardware, technical drawings, forming processes, structural repair, and corrosion control. Students are expected to be members of the programs CTSO organization TSA or SkillsUSA.

Employment Options

The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech), Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Restorer, Aircraft Technician, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A and P Mechanic), Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), Aviation Mechanic, Helicopter Mechanic – Approximate Pay Potential: $20-45 per hour. (O*NET source: 49-3011.00 – Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Some jobs may require additional training.)

Scheduling Information

Class Meets: Monday - Friday
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am 
PM Session: 11:50am-2:50pm
500 hours

Take the next step!

For more information on this program please contact:

Student Support Services

Call: 580-250-5535

Email: studentservices@greatplains.edu

Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Support Services
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505

Applying for this Program

Patrika Renschen
Aviation Maintenance Instructor

Contact:
580-250-5511 
prenschen@greatplains.edu

Useful Information

Program Begins

August