Seminar on Airframes and Powerplants (Transitioning Military & Veterans)
Certificate for a Limited Time
The Airframe & Powerplant Seminar Short-term Certificate program is for persons with past experience as aircraft mechanics and an FAA-approved 8610-2 form. It is designed for transitioning, retiring military and veterans with aircraft maintenance experience. The 6- to 8-week curriculum prepares students for FAA testing and employment by providing review, gap training, and industry preparation. Combine your military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experience and Rate training with a civilian application to earn your FAA Mechanic Certification.
The program covers the general, airframe, and powerplant components of the written, oral, and practical FAA license tests, with a concentration on commercial aviation subjects not frequently seen during military duty. It prepares students for a future as an Aviation Maintenance Technician by providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
This course is for transitioning military personnel, retirees, and veterans with aviation maintenance experience.
The 6-8 week Airframe & Powerplant Seminar Certificate program provides review, gap training, and industry preparation for FAA testing and employment for persons with prior experience as aviation mechanics and an FAA-approved 8610-2 form. Combine your military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experience and Rate training with a civilian application to earn your FAA Mechanic Certification.
The seminar covers the General, Airframe, and Powerplant components of the written, oral, and practical FAA-licensing tests, with a focus on commercial aviation topics not frequently addressed during military duty. It prepares students for a future as an Aviation Maintenance Technician by providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Before allowing FAA testing for an FAA Mechanic Certificate for Airframe and/or Powerplant, the FAA needs documented experience as an aircraft mechanic (18 months for Airframe or Powerplant, and 30 months if your experience included both Airframe and Powerplant).
FAA testing is divided into three categories: general, airframe, and powerplant.
FAA testing requires a properly completed FAA Form 8610-2 in all situations.
Each area (General, Airframe, and Powerplant) has three types of FAA exams: written, oral, and practical. At McChord Air Force Base, service personnel can take FAA written tests for free.
The A&P Seminar Certificate at South Seattle College is for people who:
Have completed the FAA rating application form 8610-2.
They've started their written tests and discovered areas where they need to study more.
In areas where experience shortages exist, a rigorous, hands-on examination of FAA Oral and Practical test topics is required.
I'm looking for a way to advance my career. Students can take tours of aircraft maintenance and fabrication facilities, interact with industry representatives, and apply for aviation maintenance jobs.
A collaborative environment with skilled advisors and instructors may be beneficial.
Require a program that has been approved for Veterans Education Benefits or other forms of financial aid.
Military Personnel Transitioning or Retiring
Visit the Department of Defense SkillBridge/Career Skills Program "How to Apply" website for more information if you are transitioning or retiring from the military and want to enroll in training to prepare you for a career in aircraft repair while still on active service.
Students must prepare resumes, tour companies, meet with potential employers, practice, and participate in job interviews as part of the A&P Seminar Certificate program. South's career consultants work with students individually, in small groups, and in large groups to ensure their success.
Transitioning service members, those retiring from the military, reserves, guard, and veterans may be eligible to attend this program thanks to a cooperation with workforce development agencies. The A&P Seminar is a VA-approved GI Bill® training program. Workforce Retraining funds has also been approved (if available). Part of the enrolling process involves researching and receiving funds. (For more information, see below.)
Students who have previously attended college
All qualified veterans are eligible for a 50% tuition reduction at South. Contact the Veterans Affairs Service Desk (RSB Lobby) at (206)934-5811 or ssccva@seattlecolleges.edu to see whether you are eligible.
Candidates are chosen based on their completion of the 8610-2 FAA rating application, their progress on FAA written examinations, and the date of their initial contact with our intake coordinator at Joint Base Lewis McChord's Career Skills Program (CSP).
The enrolling process consists of several steps that the CSP team will assist you with. South receives a list of qualified applicants at the end of the enrollment session and works with our Workforce Education development partners and industry to assist you succeed.
To give time for preparation, finishing the 8610-2 process, and beginning the written tests, the Airframe & Powerplant Seminar Certificate program begins two months prior to the commencement of sessions. Advising and counseling services are accessible at South all year long.
At McChord Air Force Base, two one-hour information sessions are held to allow transitioning service members and veterans to meet with education, workforce, and military support agencies.
At McChord Air Force Base, a one-hour registration event is organized to assist with school enrollment papers.
A one-hour orientation event is given a week before the start of school to guide students through the timetable and address any extra impediments to success.
Classes have begun.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 08:00 to 14:00 on base.
Tuesday is devoted to familiarization with the industry and placement events, with opportunity for additional study.
On Friday and Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m., at the South Seattle College hangars.
There may be scheduling changes to accommodate additional hands-on training requirements or the schedules of industry partners.
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, United States
(206) 934-5300
https://southseattle.edu/programs/aeronautical-technology/airframe-powerplant-seminar-short-term-certificate
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