Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

The Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate (1–2 year) at Portland Community College is a public institution program located in Portland, OR. This credential prepares students for hands-on work in aircraft maintenance and airframe systems, covering the foundational skills required for entry-level roles in aviation maintenance.

This program falls within the airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology field (CIP 47.0607). Portland Community College also offers a longer-duration certificate (2–4 year) in the same discipline, allowing students to continue their training. Other related programs at the college include Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, providing pathways across multiple technical and engineering fields for students seeking hands-on career training.