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Daniel
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Which school is the best in aircraft machanics
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Bethany Mead
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For schools I would suggest Embry Riddle in Florida or Arizona. Another nice idea would be to enlist in the Airforce and request aircraft maintenance. I believe if you had some schooling first your chances for that would be better. You can check with a local USAF recruiter as the best route, opportunity for a guaranteed job.
Atul Bhankharia
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First, you have to identify if you have a mechanical aptitude to fix things. One avenue is that you can become a Mechanical Engineer via a 4-year degree which will option your horizon significantly. State Universities are a good start.
You also have an option to go to a trade school where you can spend 1-2 years at a community college in your area to learn a specific trade.
Also, check out the Boeing and Airbus websites to see what kind of internship is offered?
You can also explore the airline website to see if they are offering internships.
They will be selective to have their interns w/ some college degree (2 or 4 years).
In today's world, the days are over where you can get a respectable job right out of high school.
The only profession I know is law enforcement but you will be living in a car (told by someone who I know and did this for a living).
You also have an option to go to a trade school where you can spend 1-2 years at a community college in your area to learn a specific trade.
Also, check out the Boeing and Airbus websites to see what kind of internship is offered?
You can also explore the airline website to see if they are offering internships.
They will be selective to have their interns w/ some college degree (2 or 4 years).
In today's world, the days are over where you can get a respectable job right out of high school.
The only profession I know is law enforcement but you will be living in a car (told by someone who I know and did this for a living).
Serene Billings
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Embry Riddle is known for being an exceptional school for A&P licensing. This education is often part of a tech school, and can run upwards of $50,000 depending on levels of certification you get. You an do a basic A&P in about 18 months, and test to a level 5 certification, putting you into an entry level position on both private and public sites.
You can also earn/work toward additional certifications like onboard avionics that are above the basic A&P license.
Colorado has a great school that my son attended; Redstone College for Aviation Sciences. Additionally he was able to work at Rocky Mountain Airport, a private hanger to gain some work experience prior to graduation.
His advice is to look at the area you would like to live in, and research schools and costs of living. Right out of college he was offered many opportunities to both continue training at Boeing as well as work at public airports for United and Alaska airlines. There are also other facets to this career worth considering:
The military is a common place people get A&P exposure, training and certification. This would give you reduced debt and the benefits of military service. Something to consider as you think on your future! Keep our skies safe and keep soaring!
You can also earn/work toward additional certifications like onboard avionics that are above the basic A&P license.
Colorado has a great school that my son attended; Redstone College for Aviation Sciences. Additionally he was able to work at Rocky Mountain Airport, a private hanger to gain some work experience prior to graduation.
His advice is to look at the area you would like to live in, and research schools and costs of living. Right out of college he was offered many opportunities to both continue training at Boeing as well as work at public airports for United and Alaska airlines. There are also other facets to this career worth considering:
The military is a common place people get A&P exposure, training and certification. This would give you reduced debt and the benefits of military service. Something to consider as you think on your future! Keep our skies safe and keep soaring!