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Unit of Analysis:
AIRCRAFT MECHANICS
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AIRCRAFT MECHANICS
492091 Avionics technicians
493011 Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
Although a few people become mechanics through on-the-job training, most learn their jobs in 1 of about the 170 schools certified by the FAA. About one-third of these schools award 2-year and 4-year degrees in avionics, aviation technology, or aviation maintenance management. FAA standards established by law require that certified mechanic schools offer students a minimum of 1,900 class hours. Coursework ...
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47.0607
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.
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47.0608
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies.
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47.0609
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft.
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49-2091
Avionics Technicians
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Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
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49-3011
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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51-2011
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems
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