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Aviation Maintenance Training - Career Opportunities




What the Aviation Maintenance Technician profession involves:
An Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for the up keep and repair of aircraft and avionics equipment. As modern aircraft depend on computers and electronic devices for navigation this is a very responsible role for highly skilled aviation mechanics. AMT’s are also responsible for the operation of emergency systems, communications, engine monitoring and passenger comfort along with many other safety features. To operate these systems, AMT's must complete specialist training on top of their basic training required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

AMT’s are also required by the FAA to carry out Aircraft inspections based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, duration since the last inspection, rotation of operation or a combination of these factors. Many aircraft mechanics are also called airframe mechanics, power plant mechanics, and avionics technicians. In Canada Aviation Maintenance Technicians are known as Aviation Maintenance Engineers. AMT’s may specialize in different areas including preventive maintenance, repair work or different types of aircraft.

Education:
Aviation Maintenance Technicians who learn their skills in schools certified by the FAA receive an Airframe Mechanic or a Powerplant Mechanic certification on successful completion of an exam. Basic training of AMT's include aircraft structures, engine over haul, electrical systems, oxygen systems, landing gear, hydraulics and mechanics etc. To certify as an Airframe or Powerplant mechanic the FAA requires a minimum of 18 months practical work experience. For a dual airframe and Powerplant certificate you must have a minimum of 30 months experience working with both engines and airframes. Completing a course at an FAA certified mechanic school can replace the work experience requirement. Candidates must also pass a written, oral and practical exam.

Aviation Mechanics can further their education to obtain an inspector's license. Mechanics with an inspector’s license can then certify work completed by other mechanics and carry out inspections. Uncertified mechanics must be supervised by mechanics with an inspector's license. To obtain an inspector’s license a mechanic must have held an Airframe and Powerplant certificate for a minimum of 3 years and have 24 months of experience.

Career:
Most commercial airlines require that Aviation Maintenance Technicians have a high school diploma in conjunction with an Airframe and Powerplant certificate. As air travel is continuously growing the career prospects for qualified technicians is excellent. Employment prospects for experienced AMT’s with an Airframe and Powerplant certificate will be the best. To stay in demand in the job market, AMT's must keep their skills up to date through continuing education. This is because of all the technological advances in aviation electronics.

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