Here is a list of California aviation schools which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the aviation field. We’ve also gathered information about a career in aviation, located at the bottom of this page. You can also read more details about the different career paths available in aviation.


Aviation Career Information

To keep aircraft in peak operating condition, aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs, and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Many aircraft mechanics, also called airframe, powerplant, and avionics aviation maintenance technicians, specialize in preventive maintenance. They inspect engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories-brakes, valves, pumps, and air-conditioning systems. Some mechanics work on one or many different types of aircraft, such as jets, propeller-driven airplanes, and helicopters. Others specialize in one section of a particular type of aircraft, such as the engine, hydraulics, or electrical system. A degree in aviation from a California aviation school is your ticket to an exciting career in aviation.

Aviation Career Paths

  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Service Technician
  • Airframe Maintenance Technicians
  • Powerplant Maintenance Technicians
  • Avionics Aviation Maintenance Technicians

Aviation Salary Information

Median hourly earnings of aircraft mechanics and service technicians were about $19.50 in 2000.

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