Aviation
Be prepared for Federal Aviation Administration exams required to be certified as an aviation mechanic with an airframe endorsement.
Average earning potential
$82,000
Average completion time
3 years
Career details:
Baldwin Prep’s Aviation Program is an opportunity to be at the forefront of aviation technology, working hands-on with cutting-edge aircraft. This program prepares students to take the written, oral, and practical examinations required by the Federal Aviation Authority to become an aviation mechanic with an airframe endorsement.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study.
Skills students will learn:
- Basic Electricity
- Materials and Processes
- Non-Metallic Structures and Welding
- Airframe Systems
Future careers & income opportunities:
| Occupation | Median wage | Avg openings in AL |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Mechanic | $88,400 | 75 |
| Aerospace Engineering | $89,020 | 186 |
| A&P Mechanic | $68,640 | 433 |
Post secondary options:
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Associates degrees
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Bachelors degrees
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Graduate degrees
- Airframe Technology
- Powerplant Technology
- Engineer
Engineer
Dual enrollment courses for high school and college credit:
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First year
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Second year
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Third year
- Basic Electricity
- Technical Preparation
- Materials and Process
- Weight, Balance, and Corrosion Control
- Non-Metallic Structures and Welding
- Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures
- Airframe Systems 1
- Airframe Systems 2
- Airframe Systems 3
- Airframe Systems 4
* Dual Enrollment Courses are offered through Coastal Alabama Community College and allows students to earn a short term certificate in Airframe Technology (CER-AMT) or an Associates of Applied Science (AAS-AMT)