Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician is a two- to four-year certificate program at Chaffey College, a public institution in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. This program provides comprehensive training in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft airframe structures and systems in compliance with FAA regulations, building toward eligibility for the FAA Airframe Mechanic certificate.

This program falls within the aviation maintenance technology field (CIP 47.0607) and is designed for students seeking careers as airframe mechanics or aircraft maintenance technicians with airlines, MRO facilities, or private aviation operators. Chaffey College also offers related programs including Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, and Network and System Administration/Administrator.