Pathway
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) youth apprentices gain various, high-demand aircraft maintenance skills. All youth apprentices must take Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals the first year. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.
Length of Apprenticeship: One year (Prerequisite Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals)
Job Competencies
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) youth apprentices must complete a total of 9 Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) competencies in year 1. Employers can substitute up to 1 competency in each year with other occupationally appropriate skills. Substitutions must be added to the competency list for assessment. Note that where necessary, skills can be simulated.
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Competencies
- Assist with aircraft engine maintenance
- Service aircraft fire detection and extinguishing systems
- Service aircraft engine cooling systems
- Service aircraft engine exhaust system
- Service aircraft oxygen systems
- Assist with basic sheet metal work
- Assist with service to rigging and controls
- Assist with maintenance to non-metallic structures
- Assist servicing of landing gear, brakes, and wheels
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.
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- Small Engines
- Welding
- Electronics
- Physics,
- ITSupport (Avionic Technology)
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- Maintenance and Light Repair
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- Basic Equipment Fundamentals
- Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
The Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician pathway is not currently available.