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George T. Baker Aviation School

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About Adult Students Programs

WHAT DO AVIATION MECHANICS DO?

Aviation mechanics holding an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of airplanes and helicopters. They service; maintain, repair, and overhaul aircraft, to include aircraft systems such as engines, propellers, landing gear, hydraulics, electrical, oxygen, flight controls, and airframes.

WHO HIRES AVIATION MECHANICS?

Commercial airline companies and fixed-base airport operators are major employers of A&P licensed mechanics throughout the United States and overseas. General aviation employs thousands of mechanics working in such diverse fields as privately owned aircraft, aircraft overhaul facilities, air taxi operations, FAA certified repair stations, crop dusting, corporate aircraft, and aircraft manufacturers. All of the military services also employ civilian aircraft mechanics at various installations around the country and overseas.

HOW WELL ARE A&P MECHANICS PAID?

Major airlines generally pay between $11 and $16 an hour as entry-level wages. Within five years, an A&P mechanic can earn between $35,000 and $45,000 per year. Starting pay in general aviation ranges between $7 to $10 an hour.

WHAT DOES GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL OFFER?

The Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills they need to pass the FAA examinations for the A&P certificate, thereby allowing them to begin a career as an aviation mechanic. The AMT program is eight trimesters long and includes lots of practical applications. The Electronic Technology program prepares students for employment as electrical and electronic technicians. The complete program includes AC, DC, and analogy circuits: solid state and digital devices; circuit diagrams and schematics: and microprocessors. The program is six trimesters long.

DOES GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL OFFER JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE?

YES! Job Placement assistance is available to students upon completion of their training. Some part-time jobs may be available for qualified students.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Tuition cost is approximately $700 per trimester. There is an additional cost for books, supplies and tools.

HOW ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

Contact the Financial Aid office to see what financial aid assistance might be available to you (Pell Grant, VA Assistance).

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?

For more information about George T. Baker Aviation enrollment procedures, student services, and financial aid, call the Student Services Department and ask to speak to a counselor.

An Equal Employment/Equal Education Opportunity Institution.

Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and Federal Aviation Administration Certificate # CT9T072R

George T. Baker Aviation School
3275 N.W. 42 Ave. Miami, FL 33142
Tel. (305) 871-3143

Funded in part by

From George T. Baker Aviation School - DCPS

Updated: February 23, 1999