At A Glance
Open To
Adult StudentsTotal Hours Required
240 hoursLength
- Approximately 10 weeks
Times
Monday - Friday
- 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Aircraft Electrician
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About this Major
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.
Eligible Licensures/Certifications
Francis Tuttle Aircraft Electrician Certification
Courses
- Electrical Principles 8 hours
- Wiring 16 hours
- Connector Building 16 hours
- Harness Fabrication Labs 64 hours
- Coax Terminations 16 hours
- Wire/Harness Repair 16 hours
- Wire Routing/Clamp & Tie 64 hours
- Final Project 40 hours
Tuition & Costs
Costs for In-State Adult Students
Licensure / Certifications
- Francis Tuttle Aircraft Electrician Certification
Tuition & Fees
- $528
Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)
- n/a
Total Estimated Costs for In-State Adult Students
$543Employment & Outcomes
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies that serve airlines, general aviation, and military aircraft.
