Aircraft Mechanic Program

The aircraft mechanic program at Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Branch 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 York colleges that offer aircraft mechanic program.

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Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Branch (MVCC)

1842 State St, Schenectady, NY

Offering a diverse and innovative learning environment with global view, Mohawk Valley Community College is a public institution which provides quality and affordable education.

MVCC is a unit of the 64-campus State University of New York System (SUNY) located in 1011 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York. The Mohawk Valley boasts of great hillside valley scenery and the City of Utica with many cultural and recreational sites for you to enjoy.

Having an estimated student population of 6,500 which hails from nearby counties, states and other parts of the world, it is the largest college between Albany and Syracuse.

For more than 60 years, Mohawk Valley Community College has been offering exceptional academic programs. You can choose from its offering of more than 90 two-year degree and certificate programs in technical and semi-professional careers in business, social service, health care and other industries.

And among its broad network of support services are: carpool, in-campus housing, off-campus housing assistance, financial aid, disability services, adult learner services, academic advisement, multi-cultural and international student assistance, transfer services and career counseling. It has various scholarships offered and Returning Adult Student Association (RASA) for adult learners. MVCC is also conducive for persons with disabilities as the campus is on level ground and all buildings are made accessible to them.

All students are encouraged to participate in enriching activities, clubs and organizations, and intercollegiate and intramural sports.

With these range of educational options, supportive environment and vibrant campus life, the College can fully prepare you holistically for immediate employment or smooth transition to 4-year institutions.

Here in Mohawk Valley Community College, you can be assured of your personal, cultural, and professional development.

Students Enrolled in the Aircraft Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MVCC has offered the following programs for students:

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

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).