Reedley College aviation maintenance program keeps ‘em flying
The Aviation Maintenance Technology Program at Reedley College continues a tradition of excellence 50 years in the making. As one of only 18 FAA-certified aviation maintenance programs in California, Reedley College offers a unique education for a career servicing and repairing aircraft. Aircraft mechanics are responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient operation of the aircraft that link many of us together.
Aircraft mechanics are responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient operation of the aircraft that link many of us together.
Over the last five decades, the program at Reedley College has expanded with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to prepare students for anything they may encounter in their career. A 22,000-square-foot hangar with adjacent classrooms offers space for both instruction and hands-on projects. The program’s own fleet of aircraft and helicopters are always ready for practice and demonstration. And once the aircraft are ready to fly, there’s a landing and takeoff access strip right on the premises.
The program offers training for Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics, who service all the functioning parts of an aircraft, including wings, brakes, tail assembly, and engines. Students may earn an associate of science degree or a certificate, which allows them to immediately take the Federal Aviation Administration exams required for certification. Conveniently, the federally regulated oral, practical, and written exams may be taken on-site at Reedley College.
After certification by the FAA, some aircraft mechanics may be employed by major airlines, while others may work on private planes or for charter airlines. Others may become inspectors, in charge of verifying work and certifying airworthiness. Each option presents different challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities. Whatever path they choose, graduates of the Reedley College program can be proud as they keep us flying, secure in the knowledge they’ve acquired through the Aviation Mechanics Technology Program.
For more information on the Reedley College Aviation Mechanics Technology Program, visit the program’s website.
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