Aircraft mechanics must learn a variety of skills and topics. To become an A&P mechanic/Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), you must take five courses:
- General Technician
- Airframe Technician Part 1
- Airframe Technician Part 2 –
- Powerplant Technician Part 1
- Powerplant Technician Part 2
The topics and skills you will cover in these courses include:
- Demonstrate basic aircraft drawing skills.
- Perform aircraft weight and balance skills.
- Master ground operations and servicing duties.
- Exhibit mathematical skills.
- Maintain accurate forms and records.
- Apply principles of basic physics.
- Explain understanding of maintenance publications.
- Learn the parts of an airplane and their functions.
- Engage in professional communication skills.
- Determine and maintain correct levels of aircraft fluid lines.
- Adjust and maintain aircraft fittings.
- Clean and maintain corrosion-control of equipment.
- Master basic electricity skills.
- Maintain aircraft covering.
- Apply aircraft paint and finishes.
- Maintain wood structures.
- Repair and/or build sheet-metal and non-metallic structures.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft landing-gear systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, and aircraft instrument systems.
- Weld and assemble rigging and airframe to pass inspection.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain communication and navigation systems.
- Demonstrate the skills of an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) with an FAA Airframe rating.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft fuel systems, aircraft electrical systems, and position and warning systems.
- Demonstrate an attitude of safety and care.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain ice and rain control systems.
- Exhibit knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Airframe licensing requirements.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft fire-protection systems.
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