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Aircraft Maintenance Certification
 Certification: The Ticket to Your Career
In the United States, the people responsible for maintaining an airplane and ensuring that it is flightworthy must have an Aircraft Maintenance certification from the Federal Aviation Authority. While it's possible to participate in aircraft maintenance through various jobs or through an industry certification like the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association's Aviation Maintenance Specialists (AMS), only the FAA certification allows an individual complete and approve an aircraft's maintenance. Because of this, an Aircraft Maintenance Certification from the FAA is a necessary qualification for many jobs in the airline industry.
Preparing for the Tests
To obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Certification, you will have to pass a series of tests, which will include a knowledge test followed by a practical test with an oral examination component. There are two classes of the tests: airframe and powerplant. If you choose to pursue certification with an airframe rating, you will be responsible for knowledge of how to inspect and repair aircraft structures, including instrument systems and electrical systems. If, on the other hand, you choose to pursue certification with a powerplant rating, you will be responsible for knowledge of how to inspect and repair engines, ignition systems, and fuel systems. Many mechanics pursue both ratings.
Qualifying for the Tests
Before taking Aircraft Maintenance Certification tests, you must provide evidence of eighteen months of relevant work experience (30 months if you are seeking both certifications) or completion of a training course at a certified school. An applicant who completes an Aviation Maintenance School program that is supervised by the FAA will study for a minimum of 1,150 hours over eighteen to twenty-four months. |
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Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offers hands-on degree and diploma programs in some of today's hottest service careers. Choose from ASE and NATEF certified programs in Automotive Technology, HVAC and Refrigeration, Diesel/Heavy Vehicle, Commercial Driving, and High Performance Repair. Extensive job placement assistance is available, as well as financial aid for students who qualify.
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Certification Training Programs: Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Technology |
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Finally, a college that delivers. California College San Diego is truly unique in that their Technology, Business and Healthcare curriculum is designed for one purpose only: to prepare students for success.
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Certification Training Programs: AOS in Computer Programming, AOS in Computer Technology and Networking, BS in Computer Science |
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