Charlotte Technical College

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

1. Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.
2. Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.
3. Perform ground operations and servicing duties.
4. Demonstrate mathematical skills.
5. Maintain forms and records.
6. Apply principles of basic physics.
7. Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications.
8. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
9. Demonstrate employability skills as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician.
10. Maintain aircraft fluid lines and fittings.
11. Perform aircraft materials and processes skills.
12. Perform cleaning and corrosion-control operations.
13. Perform basic electricity skills.
14. Interpret mechanic privileges and limitations.
15. Maintain wood structures.
16. Perform aircraft covering.
17. Apply aircraft finishes.
18. Repair sheet-metal and non-metallic structures.
19. Perform and identify proper welding.
20. Perform assembly and rigging.
21. Perform airframe inspection.
22. Maintain aircraft landing-gear systems.
23. Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
24. Maintain cabin atmosphere control systems.
25. Maintain aircraft instrument systems.
26. Maintain communication and navigation systems.
27. Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
28. Inspect and repair aircraft electrical systems.
29. Inspect and repair position and warning systems.
30. Maintain ice and rain control systems.
31. Inspect and repair aircraft fire-protection systems.
32. Demonstrate knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Airframe licensing requirements.
33. Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician (AMT) with an FAA Airframe rating.
34. Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship related to opportunities in Aviation Airframe Maintenance occupations.

Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.

If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.

• General and Airframe Certification (FEDAA004) *Available to take after completion of 1350 hours.

• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

To find out more about these opportunities, please visit O*Net OnLine.

Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2022-2041

Aviation Airframe Mechanics does not have prerequisites.

There are multiple scholarships available. For school-based scholarships, please contact our financial aid office at (941) 255-7500. 

There are external scholarships available. Please find additional scholarship opportunities below: 

• PAMA Scholarship Information
• PAMA Scholarship Application