Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance
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Contact Information:
Phil Cypret
cypretp@scc.losrios.edu
(916) 263 - 1352
5808 Price Ave.
McClellan Park
McClellan, CA 95652
New pre-requisite class starting in Summer 2012: AERO 309
AERO 309 will be offered prior to the beginning of the Spring 2013 Semester. The course dates are January 2, 2013 through January 15, 2013.Spring 2013 Course Dates and Times:
Monday - Friday
3:30 - 4:30 pm LEC
5:00 - 10:10 pm LAB
AERO 309 will be offered again during the Summer 2013 Semester.
Spring 2013 Course Schedule Link
Process for registering for classes at Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College began offering Aeronautics classes in 1930, with the first aircraft mechanics class offered in 1932. The school maintains an FAA-approved two-year program to train students as airframe and powerplant maintenance technicians.Through the program, students can earn an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, A.S. Degree or an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, Certificate. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who desire technical training to qualify to take the FAA's oral, written and practical exam.
Upon passing these tests, the graduate is certified to work on aircraft as a technician and to supervise the work of others on such craft. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, repair and modify airframe structures and reciprocating and turbine engines.