Aircraft Mechanic Program

The aircraft mechanic program at Craven Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer aircraft mechanic program.

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Craven Community College

444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC

Craven Community College, located in New Bern, North Carolina, is a public two year institution founded in 1968, though the elements of the school began earlier through the Lenoir Community College's Craven Industrial Education unit. At its founding the school had a total enrollment of 700 students, which has grown to nearly 4000 full time students and 25,000 continuing education students today. The school is one of the 58 schools that comprise the North Carolina College System.

Academics

Craven Community College offers programs that result in certificates, diplomas or degrees. The programs are either for transfer or career training. Career training programs prepare individuals by developing the skills and providing the knowledge necessary to obtain work after graduation. Program length varies based on the program, with certificate and diploma programs taking less time than a two year degree. Transfer programs prepare students to enter four year institutions while providing the first two years of a four year education, allowing for ease of transfer with school that have agreements in place with Craven Community College.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• History
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics

Admissions and Financial Aid

Craven Community College has an open door policy in regards to admissions, allowing students with a high school diploma or equivalent to be admitted. Students in may submit an application or through mail and must provide all pertinent transcripts. A placement test will also be administered to determine the level of courses initially taken. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation and visit a counselor for assistance.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and work study programs. Individuals in need of aid must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and awards. Scholarships are also available, typically requiring  separate applications to the bodies that oversee the scholarship, and may be awarded for reasons other than need.

Students Enrolled in the Aircraft Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Craven Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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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).