Aircraft Mechanic Program

The aircraft mechanic program at Redstone College prepares students for careers in aircraft inspections, aircraft maintenance, and avionics. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Program courses include: layout and fabrication of sheet metal and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer aircraft mechanic program.

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Redstone College

1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO

About
Redstone College, located in Denver, Colorado, provides individuals with a specialized technical educational opportunities. The school prides itself on its equipment, available to students for practical training purposes and its staff of former and current industry professionals who assist students in their career development. Graduates from Redstone College have a high success rate in certification exams related to their field. The school's primary focus for education is aviation, with over 80% of graduates finding employment in the field.

Academics
Redstone College offers four programs of study that last between 12-20 months. These programs are designed to prepare students for a career, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. The school also provides tutoring services for individuals in need of educational assistance at no extra cost. Graduates of Redstone College may also return to the school to update skills and knowledge based on changes or new technologies for free, allowing them to sit in on relevant courses.

Programs offered:

• Airframe and Powerplant
• Advanced Electronics Technology (Avionics)
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Wind Energy Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolment at Redstone College must first contact an admissions representative to schedule a personal career assessment, which must be completed prior to applying. The admissions application is completed online, followed by orientation and registration.

Financial aid is applied for during the application process, requiring the student to provide personal information and a federal PIN number. Students will work with a representative to determine what forms of aid they are qualified to receive and which payment plan for tuition will be used.

Students Enrolled in the Aircraft Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Redstone College offers an associate's degree program in aircraft mechanic.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Description

Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -4.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).