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What types of math will you be faced against as an aviation mechanic?

I'm planning on starting college classes to become an aviation mechanic & just wanted to know what types of math would I encounter? It's not really my strong-suit & I know that for a fact... #math #aviation #college #engineering

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jav’s Answer

I also thought I was not good at math, but in A&P school you will revisit basic math from High School, nothing complicated or anything that you already didn't know. There will be formulas, algebra, etc but now it's fun because is applied to airplanes, and flight. For example, AP mechanics have to calculate Weight and Balance after doing a major repair or modification on an airplane. The calculation is don with basic algebra and a formula. No worries, you'll do fine.
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Kevin’s Answer

Hi. In the UK maths and further maths are a good match with engineering subjects. Mechanics, Algebras, materials properties, flow patterns etc.

Kevin recommends the following next steps:

Review the course requirements. Many have a baseline level for the first year to get everyone on the same page.
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Greg’s Answer

If you are looking at being an A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) aviation mechanic then the math required will be much less than if you are looking at being an Aerospace Engineer. Probably strong Algebra versus Calculus for AE's. A&P's are in demand because the global aviation industry is expanding so fast.

Good luck!

Greg recommends the following next steps:

Here's an A&P job description: https://www.naa.edu/programs/what_is_an_ap_mechanic/
Boeing publishes a future demand outlook report that's considered very accurate - https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
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