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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-486-3
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Airframe Mechanics Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Airframe only
Aircraft Inspector
Airline Technician
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Corporate/General Aviation Technician

Airframe Mechanics Programs

Aviation maintenance technicians play an important role in keeping aircraft safe and ready to fly. This program prepares you for Federal Aviation Administration certification which allows a mechanic to inspect and maintain U.S.-registered civil aircraft. Through hands-on training, you’ll learn to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain aircraft structure. You’ll also learn the details of maintenance documentation, recordkeeping and certification, as well as how to read technical drawings and diagrams. This career field requires a high standard of integrity and ethics.