Aviation Maintenance Technician - General, Basic Certificate
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OHProgram Code: 0444
The Aviation Maintenance Technician - General basic certificate program provides the foundational knowledge of general aircraft for beginning students. With a hands-on approach to learning, students acquire essential mathematics, physics, tool usage, maintenance operations, and general electricity current and emerging aviation maintenance technologies. Upon completion of the basic certificate, students will be eligible to take the FAA General portion of the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician certification exam.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| AVIATN 101 | Aviation General Sciences I-Math, Science and General Physics | 5 |
| AVIATN 102 | Aviation General Sciences II - Tools, Surfaces, and Corrosion Control | 5 |
| AVIATN 103 | Aviation General Sciences III - Maintenance Operations and Records | 5 |
| AVIATN 104 | Aviation General Sciences IV - Basic Electricity | 5 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a Basic Certificate (BC) in Aviation Maintenance Technician - General. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AVIATN 101 | Aviation General Sciences I-Math, Science and General Physics | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AVIATN 102 | Aviation General Sciences II - Tools, Surfaces, and Corrosion Control | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AVIATN 103 | Aviation General Sciences III - Maintenance Operations and Records | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AVIATN 104 | Aviation General Sciences IV - Basic Electricity | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Job Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $35,776 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $75,517 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $109,319 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $17 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $36 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $53 |
Annual Job Openings
291 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 12.37% |
| A certificate | 60.33% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 24.80% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 2.50% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
2.50% continue their education beyond an associate degree