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
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