AVIATION MECHANIC - GENERAL

This program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and risk management elements described in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Certification Standards for the “General” aviation maintenance subjects. Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet regulatory requirements to take the FAA General written exam, which is a requisite to advanced Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Read and interpret aviation maintenance regulations, forms and publications.
2. Demonstrate ability to safely perform ground operations of aircraft.
3. Identify the effect of weight changes to balance of aircraft.
4. Assess and mitigate risks associated with aircraft electrical systems
5. Perform repair or alteration of an aircraft system or component(s) using drawings, blueprints or system schematics to ensure conformance with aircraft type design.