Learn basic skills in aircraft general mechanics, including common safety practices used when working on and around aircraft and related support equipment, how to identify and use applicable maintenance publications and documents, and knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Administration regulations. This program is designed to expose students to aircraft maintenance and will give them the opportunity to continue in the Aviation Technology program for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Eligibility
- Grades 10-11
Other Requirements
- Students are required to attend an Information Session in the Spring semester (prior to enrollment).
- JTED will communicate with students and parents the days and times of the sessions.
- Parents/Guardians complete JTED enrollment.
- Students complete Pima Community College Onboarding requirements.
- Accuplacer Reading & Math placement tests
- REA 091
- MAT 092
- Accuplacer Reading & Math placement tests
- Attend JTED & PCC New Student Orientation.
Number of Years to Complete this Program
- If students start in Aviation as a sophomore, it will take 3 years to complete the Aviation General Mechanic certificate.
- If the student starts in Aviation as a junior, it will take 2 years to complete the Aviation General Mechanic certificate.
Things to Consider
- In this program high school students complete the Aircraft General Mechanic college certificate at Pima Community College – Aviation Learning Center.
- Students provide their own transportation to the Aviation Learning Center.
- In this program you are a high school student and a college student. Your grade is reflected on both your high school transcript and Pima Community College transcript.
- Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA as well as your high school GPA.
- Student earns college credit while in the program.
- If you are a high school graduate or have earned a GED, you are not eligible to attend this program through Pima JTED. Please apply directly with PCC.
Direct Employment
- Aircraft Panel Technician
- Aircraft Reclamation
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P Mechanic)
- Aircraft Avionics Technician
- Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician
Locations
JTED @ Pima Community College (Aviation Center)
7211 S Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Days/Times to be determined by PCC and will be provided at Information Session
JTED helped me find what I was looking for, if you could take it, you could make it. It gives you a good sense of freedom once you accomplish that because you put all that time and effort in and it’s on your own accord that you were able to accomplish this.”
Jordan Limon
2021
Program Completion/Sequence
Phase 1
Sophomore Year
- Fall
- AVM 202 – Aviation Safety
- Spring
- AVM 206 – Motion Dynamics
Phase 2
Junior Year
- Fall
- AVM 103 – Applied Technical Math Aviation
- Spring
- AVM 114 – Regulatory Requirements
- STU 100 – College Success & Career Planning
Phase 3
Senior Year
- Fall
- AVM 206 – Materials & Processes
- AVM 207 – Weight & Balance
- Spring
- AVM 110 – Blueprint Reading
- AVM 208 – Basic Electricity
Certification
- Aircraft General Mechanics
Credits
- Phase 1:
- 1 credit
- Phase 2:
- 1 credit
- Phase 3:
- 2 credits
More Information
Supplies
- Clear safety goggles
- JTED Student IDs
Uniform
- Non-synthetic clothing
- examples: cotton, wool, linen, silk, cashmere, bamboo fiber
- Closed-toe shoes
- Aviation shirt (provided by PCC)
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Math
- English
- Physics
CTE Classes
- Air Transportation
- Automotive Technology
- Automotive Collision Repair
- Precision Manufacturing
