Aircraft Mechanic Program

The aircraft mechanic program at Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus 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 New Mexico colleges that offer aircraft mechanic program.

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Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus

Also known as ENMU-Portales

ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K, Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is one of the three campuses of the Eastern New Mexico University system along with ENMU-Portales and ENMU-Ruidoso. This institution started as Roswell Community College (RCC) until it became part of the ENMU system in 1958 and its name was changed to ENMUR in 1967.

The campus is located at 52 University Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203 with 234.5 acres land area near the center of the former Walker Air Force Base. ENMUR has smart classrooms with feature technology enhancements and about 650 computers intended to enrich student learning.

Among the core values adopted by this institution are visionary leadership and learner-centered education. ENMUR serves diverse population within the rural corner of Southeastern New Mexico providing wide array of Certificate and Associate degree programs under Business and Science, Career and Technical Education, Health and Liberal Arts.

All throughout Southeast New Mexico, ENMUR has the only FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Similarly, students pursuing healthcare degree are given the advantage to use the latest medical equipment at the University’s Health Science Center.

Bachelor’s and Master’s programs are also offered on campus through the ENMU-Portales, as well as distance education courses wherein most classes utilize Media site, a live and on-demand lecture capture tool that simulates real classroom setting. Apart from the degree programs and online courses, ENMUR also provides Adult Basic Education and training services for individuals with disability.

As an institution that values premier education, ENMUR strives for continuous improvement of its programs, services and processes to create quality personalized learning experiences geared towards promoting community development.

Degree programs, tuition, school fees, and much more can be found on the school's portal or by requesting admissions information from this page today.

Students Enrolled in the Aircraft Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ENMU-Portales has offered the following academic levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).