Electrician, Aircraft: Airbus Americas, Inc. | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Equipment MaintenanceRepairingTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageTransportation

Abilities

Problem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionNear VisionInformation OrderingManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningMultilimb Coordination

Tasks

Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for o
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the
Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.

Technology

Facilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareAccounting software

Tools

Acetylene welding equipmentAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAir drillsAircraft lifting jacksAircraft maintenance management systemsAircraft test standsAligning jigsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAviation spark plug socketsBall peen hammersBastard filesBorescopesBrakes

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementIndependenceRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-3011.00	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	title_inference	$78,680 median$120,080 top	+4.02%	560

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Competency-Based Apprenticeship)

Airframe visual inspection — perform under direct supervision to identify obvious wear, cracks, and surface defects on assigned aircraft sections in a certified maintenance facility.
Maintenance manuals and service bulletins — read and interpret basic procedural steps under technician guidance to determine approved repair methods in a hangar environment.
Hand tools and basic gauges — select and use under direct supervision to replace worn or damaged aircraft components on scheduled maintenance tasks.
Preventive maintenance repair logs — complete accurately under supervisor review, documenting routine service actions performed on aircraft in a Part 145 repair station.
Landing gear and hydraulic system components — examine for visible leaks, cracks, and breaks following a checklist under direct oversight in a line maintenance setting.
Routine inspection protocols — follow step-by-step regulatory checklists under supervision to support scheduled airworthiness inspections on general aviation aircraft.
Corrosion indicators and surface distortion — recognize and report on fuselage, wings, and tail sections during walk-around inspections at an entry-level maintenance position.
Testing and diagnostic equipment — operate basic instruments under guidance to verify component function after repair or installation in a supervised shop environment.
Safety rules and personal protective equipment — apply consistently while working around aircraft systems, fuel, and hazardous materials on an active ramp or hangar floor.
Completed maintenance work — assist in verifying against task card requirements under certified technician oversight before aircraft return-to-service certification.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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