AVIATION MECHANIC - GENERAL
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
This program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and risk management elements described in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Certification Standards for the “General” aviation maintenance subjects. Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet regulatory requirements to take the FAA General written exam, which is a requisite to advanced Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
AVIATION MECHANIC - GENERAL Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Certificate after high school, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 53,730
- High salary: 120,440
- Average salary: 79830
Aerospace Engineers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 85,350
- High salary: 205,850
- Average salary: 134830
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Certificate after high school, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,790
- High salary: 120,080
- Average salary: 78680
All Careers in AVIATION MECHANIC - GENERAL (9)
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 167,740 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 167,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 134,830 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 106,120 |
| Avionics Technicians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 81,390 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 79,830 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Stable | 78,680 |
| Mechanical Drafters | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Declining | 61,680 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with aircraft electrical systems
- Demonstrate ability to safety perform ground operation of aircraft.
- Identify effect of weight changes to balance of aircraft.
- Perform repair or alteration of an aircraft system or component(s) using drawings, blueprints or system schematics to assure conformance with aircraft type design.
- Read and interpret aviation maintenance regulations, forms and publications.