Charlotte Technical College

Aviation Airframe Mechanics

Next Start Date: August 2025

Aviation Maintenance General Technician is a one-year program for high school seniors. Students complete the first step in the FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician program, where they learn the basics of aircraft drawing, weight & balance, math, physics, electricity, fluid lines & fittings, materials & processes, ground operations, cleaning & corrosion control, and forms, records, and mechanic privileges. Our experienced instructors teach safe and efficient work practices while preparing students for a career as an Airframe Mechanic.

- FEDAA002 General and Airframe Certification (available to take after completion of 1350 hours)
- NCATT003 – Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly
- - Student must be at least a senior
  - Student must have a 2.5 GPA
  - Good Attendance and behavior record
  - Student must have passed the FSA and Algebra 1 EOC
  - Student must be on track for high school graduation.
  - Students must submit a dual enrollment application
3 credits (satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation)
Part 1: Aviation Maintenance General Technician AMT0705 450 hours 3 credits

*Part 1 leads to a post-secondary program in Part 2 and/or Part 3.

Aviation Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics Pathway

Part 2 Adult Aviation Airframe Program at CTC:

Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician 1 AMT0765 450 hours

Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician 2 AMT0766 450 hours

Part 3 Adult Avaition Power Plant Program at CTC:

Aviation Maintenance Power Plant Technician 1 AMT0775 450 hours

Aviation Maintenance Power Plant Technician 2 AMT0776 450 hours

Aviation Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics Pathway
High School Application Process
• Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
• Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
• Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
• Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.
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.