Less-than-2-year Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Everett Community College |
Everett Community College
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Everett Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Single Campus with 7,674 students in Everett, WA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Everett Community College. |
Mission:
The primary mission of Everett Community College is to provide quality education in an atmosphere that encourages all students to achieve their educational goals. Through effective teaching and supportive student services, the College prepares students to be lifelong learners, responsible community members, and citizens of a rapidly changing world. To accomplish this mission, the College will…
Provide equal access to educational opportunities for all students;
Maintain high standards of excellence in instructional programs and student services;
Promote a sense of campus community characterized by mutual support and open communication;
Encourage diversity, collegiality, and professionalism;
Collaborate with regional businesses, agencies, schools, and universities to create mutually beneficial partnerships. |
Everett Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Aviation Maintenance Technicians, also known as aircraft (AP) mechanics, are responsible for keeping aircraft in peak condition. They perform regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Besides routine maintenance and inspections, work for Aviation Maintenance Technicians involves repairs, replacement of parts, use of precision tools, troubleshooting for potential problems and finally testing of equipment following repairs to ensure that work has been done properly and within prescribed safety limits.
At large facilities or in aircraft assembly plants, many technicians specialize in preventative maintenance and in specific parts of the maintenance process. At smaller facilities, technicians are required to work on many types of aircraft and must be able to do all phases of the maintenance process.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The employment outlook for aircraft mechanics is favorable, and is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. Most job openings for aircraft mechanics will stem from replacement needs. Each year, as mechanics transfer to other occupations or retire, several thousand job openings will arise. Aircraft mechanics have a comparatively strong attachment to the occupation, reflecting their significant investment in training and a love for aviation. However, because aircraft mechanics’ skills are transferable to other occupations, some mechanics leave for work in related fields.
The majority of aviation maintenance technicians work for airlines, repair stations or overhaul/maintenance facilities. Some, a small number, work for the Federal Government at facilities in several metropolitan areas located throughout the country. Most others work for independent repair shops or companies that operate their own airplanes for transporting executives and/or cargo. Some are self-employed.
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| Careers/Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics/Aircraft Rigging Assemblers |
| Careers/Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics/Aircraft Structure Assemblers, Precision |
| Careers/Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics/Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers |
| Careers/Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics/Aircraft Systems Assemblers, Precision |
| Careers/Manufacturing/Avionics Technicians |
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