A new associate's degree in Engineering: Aviation Maintenance will be offered through a partnership between Southern State Community College and Great Oaks Career Campuses. Classes begin Jan. 7.
The new associate’s degree in Engineering: Aviation Maintenance is designed as a six-semester track to be completed in two years. Successful completion of the program could lead to employment at an FAA-certified repair station or airline/airfreight company, in aircraft or aerospace manufacturing, and as an aviation maintenance technician, sales and service technician, and general, corporate and fixed-base aircraft operator.
Job Outlook for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, according to the Department of Labor, is “employment is expected to increase by 10% during the 2006-2016 period, about as fast as average for all occupations. Most job openings for aircraft mechanics through the year 2016 will stem from the need to replace the many mechanics expected to retire in the next decade. In addition, some mechanics will work in related fields, such as automotive repair, as their skills are largely transferable to other maintenance and repair occupations.”
Wages for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, according to the Department of Labor, is “median hourly earnings” is about $22.95 in May 2006. The middle 50% earned between $18.96 and $28.12.
For more information, contact Jane Bledsoe, Career Counselor at (513) 612-5790 or bledsoej@greatoaks.com.
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