Aircraft Mechanic Program

The aircraft mechanic program at Gateway Community College – New Haven 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 Connecticut colleges that offer aircraft mechanic program.

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Gateway Community College – New Haven (USJ)

1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

About
Gateway Community College, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public two year post secondary education institution founded in 1992 through the merger of two previously existing institutions, South Central Community College and Greater New Haven State Technical College. Gateway Community College has an annual enrollment of over 11,000 students, with nearly 7000 being credit seeking students.
Academics
Gateway Community College offers a variety of programs that allows students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to a college or university to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs are for students seeking to enter the workforce as trained professionals. Individuals will complete a program that prepares students with the skills and abilities necessary to complete tasks and duties specific to the area or industry chosen.
Programs offered include:

• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Engineering Science
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Gateway Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who wish to enroll by completing an application, paying all fees and supplying transcripts and tests cores if available. In addition, students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss goals and program enrollment, as well as participate in new student orientation to meet with a counselor. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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).