About Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Are you interested in a career in the aviation industry?
If you have ever ridden on an airplane, your safety was in the hands of aircraft mechanics and technicians who inspected and repaired that plane. Aircraft mechanics and technicians repair everything from wings to brakes to landing gear and electrical systems. They perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs, and complete inspections. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the mean annual wage for aircraft mechanics and technicians in the United States in 2019 was $67,110 and in California was $71,890.
City College of San Francisco is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified aviation maintenance technician school offering two years of specialized training for students desiring preparation for employment in the field of aviation maintenance, as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT). We award both certificates and degrees.
A technical background is not a prerequisite. If you have a genuine interest, strong personal integrity and discipline, a truly exciting career in the aviation industry awaits you. Many individuals from various backgrounds have already succeeded in the program and are enjoying the benefits of jobs in the aviation industry and related fields.
Satisfactory completion of a complete series of courses in Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology and Airframe Maintenance Technology will qualify you to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams.
Explore Potential Careers
Many employers in the transportation industry hire our graduates. Some of these include rapid transit, railway systems, the airline industry, the aerospace industry, and public transit systems.
An FAA Airman (AMT) Certification can help students find rewarding careers. A variety of exciting employment in aviation and the aerospace industries for qualified Technicians include:
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Writing
- Manufacture's Technical Representative
Program Options
If you are interested in the Aeronautics Program, please read about it and fill out
an application. Email the application back to kverbeckmoes@ccsf.edu.
Click on the degree and certificate links below to see sample maps of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course map provided is just an example to help you get started. Please first complete your application to the program (see above), then meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Aircraft Maintenance Technology programs at the following institutions:
- San Jose State University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.