Our highly-rated Aerospace program guides individuals to successful careers and drives Oklahoma's advancements in the aerospace industry. See what Aerospace at Francis Tuttle can do for you. (Please note: This program does not qualify for Federal Financial Aid).
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Since 2006, Oklahoma aviation employers have drawn more certified, trained professionals from our program than any other. Employers know the students emerging from our programs are well-prepared and ready for any challenge that comes their way.
Aviation Sheet Metal focuses on teaching basic aircraft structural skills. Students spend time in the classroom learning terminology, tools, equipment, blueprint reading and shop safety before moving into the shop for a hands-on experience. In-shop time includes various projects from learning to drill precise holes, to complex bend angles and installing numerous types of fasteners found within the aerospace industry. Training is performed primarily on assemblies and panels, workbenches and some actual aircraft components.
This is an entry-level course perfect for someone with no aviation experience wanting to start a career as a technician within a growing industry. Oklahoma aviation employers have drawn more aviation sheet metal mechanics from our Aviation Sheet Metal training program than any other since 2006. These materials require skilled technicians, and completing this course can help ensure your entry into a successful, growing aerospace industry.
If you are a company needing a customized or advanced Aviation Sheet Metal training course, please feel free to reach out to our WED Department for more information.
Composites and Fabrication Repair introduces students to several materials used within aerospace and other applicable industries. The training covers the operation of applicable tools, supplies and necessary equipment and explores the various processes of composite material fabrication and maintenance.
The Aircraft Electrician program focuses on teaching basic aviation electrical theory and operations. The first portion of this class is spent in the classroom learning aircraft terminology, tools and equipment, blueprint reading, and shop safety. Training then moves to hands-on applications where students complete a series of individual aircraft electrician projects designed to develop and reinforce basic skills.
Students in all programs will receive a Francis Tuttle certificate of completion. Both programs have a 75% attendance policy.
Through these programs and the expansion of offered courses, Francis Tuttle is also expanding aerospace career opportunities within Oklahoma!
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies that serve airlines, general aviation and military aircraft.
The Aircraft Electrician program focuses on teaching basic aviation electrical theory and operations. The first portion of this class is spent in the classroom learning aircraft terminology, tools and equipment, blueprint reading, and shop safety. Training then moves to hands-on applications where students complete a series of individual aircraft electrician projects designed to develop and reinforce basic skills. Projects are accomplished either at workbenches, wire routing boards, or on actual aircraft training platforms. Students will utilize technical drawings, floor equipment, and hand tools to accomplish various projects and exercises. Wire striping, pinning, connector building, harness assembly, harness routing, troubleshooting, soldering and other aircraft electrical competencies.
Francis Tuttle Aircraft Electrician Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense require sufficient proficiency in English language to perform official duties. This course requires all students take the *Accuplacer ESL English Assessment* before the completer can be submitted for industry employment. Students can schedule to take the Accuplacer exam after they have enrolled in the class. A passing score of 90/120 is required for industry submission. If a passing score is not met, Francis Tuttle will assess and provide additional remediation training as required. Students will then be allowed to re-test for industry career placement.
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Aviation Sheet Metal focuses on teaching basic aircraft structural skills. Students spend time in the classroom learning terminology, tools, equipment, blueprint reading and shop safety before moving into the shop for a hands-on experience. In-shop time includes various projects from learning to drill precise holes, to complex bend angles and installing numerous types of fasteners found within the aerospace industry. Training is performed primarily on assemblies and panels, workbenches and some actual aircraft components.
This is an entry-level course perfect for someone with no aviation experience wanting to start a career as a technician within a growing industry. Oklahoma aviation employers have drawn more aviation sheet metal mechanics from our Aviation Sheet Metal training program than any other since 2006. These materials require skilled technicians, and completing this course can help ensure your entry into a successful, growing aerospace industry.
If you are a company needing a customized or advanced Aviation Sheet Metal training course, please feel free to reach out to our WED Department for more information.
Composite materials are extremely versatile and used for a wide variety of applications. These high-performance materials are desirable to the aviation and aerospace sector because of their exceptional strength and superior physical properties.
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Our 125-hour Composite Fabrication and Repair course offers both classroom and hands-on training. This allows the learner to understand the beginning-to-end fundamentals of composite fabrication and various types of composite repair scenarios. The program will introduce the student to several materials used within aerospace and other applicable industries such as Carbon Fiber, E-Glass, and Kevlar.
Sandwich panel fabrication, pre-preg lay-up, wet lay-up, and resin infusion techniques. Training will cover the operation of applicable tools, supplies, and necessary equipment.
Processes to include ply orientation, bleeder/breather flow characteristics, symmetric and asymmetric laminates, vacuum bagging techniques, leak detection and mitigation, cleaning, drying, material removal (sanding/routing/milling, etc.), templates, and curing cycles. Repair processes include core, scarf, step, overlap repairs, fastener hole repairs and liquid shimming. Hot-bonder repair equipment demonstration and usage.
A strong emphasis provided toward safety training, hazardous material handling and disposal.
