Aircraft Mechanic Program

The aircraft mechanic program at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 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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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Flushing, New York and operated as a private institution. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Aircraft Mechanic
• Aviation and Airway Management
• Mechanical Technology Technician
• Electrical Engineering
• Business Administration

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Scores between 17 to 25 on the ACT or 891 to 1103 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of 83% of which only 60% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is close to $20,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $9,500 annually. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Students may visit the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Aircraft Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has offered the following academic levels for students:

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

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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).