Online Degree Programs in Aviation Mechanics,
Maintenace Technology

Online Trade Schools, Aviation Mechanic Training Programs

The following featured schools offer accredited online degrees in aviation.

	ICS Canada		New England Institute of Technology
	Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology		San Joaquin Valley College

Aviation Mechanics keep aircraft in peak operating condition, aircraft and avionics equipment technicians perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs, and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

ICS Canada ICS offers over 50 quality, affordable, home study programs designed to give you the skills you need for a new career in today's fastest growing fields. Aircraft Mechanics

Aircraft Maintenace
Many aircraft technicians specialize in preventive maintenance. They inspect engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories, brakes, valves, pumps, air-conditioning systems, and other parts of the aircraft. Inspections take place following a schedule based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, calendar days since the last inspection, cycles of operation, or a combination of these factors.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Since 1928, Spartan has trained more than 80,000 graduates to meet the specialized career needs of the ever-evolving aviation, aerospace, manufacturing and technology industries—using a real-world, hands-on training approach. Aviation Maintenance Technology Aviation Technology Management Avionics Technology Professional Pilot

To examine an engine, aircraft technicians work through specially designed openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds, or remove the entire engine from the aircraft. They use precision instruments to measure parts for wear. They use x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment to check for invisible cracks. Aviation technicians may also repair sheet metal or composite surfaces, measure the tension of control cables, and check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail. After completing all repairs, equipment must be tested to ensure that it works properly.

San Joaquin Valley College San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California-including an Online division and offers 20 accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields. Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market. Associate - Aircraft Mechanic

Aviation technicians specializing in repair work rely on the pilot's description of a problem to find and fix faulty equipment. Some aviation technicians work on one or many different aircraft, such as jets, prop planes, and helicopters. Others specialize in a particular part of aircraft, such as engine, hydraulics, or electrical system. Power plant technicians are authorized to work on engines and do limited work on propellers. Airframe technicians are authorized to work on any part of the aircraft except the instruments, power plant, and propellers. Combination power plant technicians called A & P mechanics work on all parts of the plane except instruments. The majority of aviation mechanics working on civilian aircraft today are A & P.

Avionics Systems
Avionics systems are now an integral part of aircraft design and have vastly increased aircraft capability. Avionics technicians repair and maintain components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications, and other instruments and computers that control flight, engine, and other primary functions. These duties may require additional licenses, such as a radiotelephone license issued by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).