Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Northland Community and Technical College, a public institution in Thief River Falls, MN, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. This program is classified within the aviation and airframe maintenance field (CIP 47.0607) and prepares students to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft airframes in accordance with FAA regulations and industry standards.

Other programs at the college include Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Carpentry, Plumbing Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology. Students in this aircraft maintenance certificate can expect training in airframe structures, hydraulic systems, aircraft materials, electrical systems, and FAA documentation requirements, building the technical competencies needed for careers in aviation maintenance.