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| Airframe and powerplant mechanics keep aircraft in peak |
| operating condition, perform scheduled maintenance, make |
| repairs, and complete inspections required by the Federal |
| Aviation Administration (FAA). Technicians may work on many |
| types of aircraft, such as jets, propeller-driven airplanes, |
| and helicopters, or, for efficiency, may specialize in one |
| section of a particular type of aircraft, such as engine, |
| hydraulic system, or electrical system. As a result of |
| techonological advances, technicians spend increasing |
| amounts of time repairing electronic systems such as |
| computerized controls. In small, independent shops, |
| technicians usually inspect and repair many different types |
| of aircraft. The student learns to make decisions on the |
| airworthiness of aircraft structures, systems, engines, |
| propellers and components after performing inspections, |
| repair, alterations and maintenance on airworthy aircraft |
| engines and components. |
| The student is trained to work on piston and jet powered |
| aircraft, helicopters, piston and turbine engines. Students |
| are required to do work on the highest airworthy standards. |
| Maturity and ability to do precision work is essential for |
| success in this program. |