Potential Careers in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)

If you're looking for a career in aircraft mechanics, consider becoming an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technician. These individuals are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration and work for airlines, aircraft manufacturers, general aviation and aerospace companies.

Technicians in this field repair and overhaul aircraft components and systems including the airframe, piston engines, turbine engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, propellers, rigging, control surfaces, instrumentation, warning systems, and environmental systems. Those with experience, advanced ratings and administrative ability can be selected for supervisory and executive positions. Our graduates have obtained positions such as:

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics
A&P mechanics work on all parts of the plane except instruments. Powerplant mechanics are authorized to work on engines and do limited work on propellers. Airframe mechanics work on any part of the aircraft except the instruments, powerplants, and propellers.

Learn more about:

As a graduate from Redstone's Airframe and Powerplant program, you'll be qualified for an entry-level A&P position in the aviation industry. From there, the sky's the limit so click here or call us today at 1-877-801-1025 for more information!

 

"Job opportunities should be favorable for people who have completed an aircraft mechanic training program…Employment is expected to increase 7 percent during the 2008-2018 period. Most job openings…will stem from the need to replace the many mechanics expected to retire over the next decade…Technicians with licensing that enables them to work on the airplane, either removing or reinstalling equipment, are expected to be in especially high demand."

Bureau of Labor Statistics
December 17, 2009
 

A&P Training Facilities

Learn in a simulated work environment in our industry-standard facilities, equipped with FAA-required lab equipment and featuring:

  • nearly 40,000 square feet of classroom and lab space
  • over 80 powerplants including two Rolls Royce RB 211-22B turbine engines
  • operational GE Walter 601D turboprop 658 shp
  • three Cessna 172s
  • a Lear Jet Model 24D
  • tool crib with micrometers, cable tensiometers and digital scales

Redstone uses Snap-on tools. Specific tools may vary by program requirements.

 
 

© 2012 Redstone College