What do Airframe and Powerplant Technicians do?
While avionics mechanics are responsible for fixing any electrical issues with the aircraft in their charge, including advanced systems like the flight instrumentation and ensuring engine wiring is up to speed, airframe and powerplant technicians have other duties.
Airframe
The responsibility of an airframe mechanic, and it is not a light one, is to ensure that the all of the components of an aircraft other than the powerplant and electronics are working as they should. This would include, for example, the hydraulic systems of a aircraft.
Powerplant
A powerplant technician is responsible for the engine or powerplant of an aircraft as well as the propellers on prop-driven aircraft.
An airframe and powerplant technician (A&P's) is well-trained in both of these disciplines and, as a result, is responsible for the proper functioning of the complete aircraft with the exception of the electronics. That is not a small job!
Nascar Technical Institute
Where are they? Mooresville, North Carolina
What do they offer? NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) is the exclusive educational strategic partner of NASCAR and therefore "the" NASCAR mechanic school. NTI is the first technical training school to officially combine a complete automotive technology training program with NASCAR specific courses. Students get hands-on schooling in engines and repair, fuel and ignition systems, power trains, brakes, transmissions, electronics and diagnostic equipment. In addition, students are introduced to NASCAR technology.
Universal Technical Institute
Where are they? Six Campuses Nationwide: Phoenix AZ; Rancho Cucamonga CA; Orlando FL; Glendale Heights IL; Mooresville NC; Houston TX; Exton PA
What do they offer? ASE/NATEF Master Certified programs for students wishing to study Automotive, Diesel and Industrial Technology, and Collision Repair and Refinishing, as well as manufacturer-specific mechanic programs, including Ford, BMW mechanic school and Toyota. Programs can take as little as a year. Programs vary by location.
Penn Foster Career School
Where are they? ONLINE
What do they offer? Online programs which include Auto Repair Technician Training, Auto Body Repair, Auto Detailing, Diesel Mechanics/ Heavy Truck Maintenance, Motorcycle Repair Technician, Small Engine Repair.
