Aircraft maintenance engineers specializing in structures are responsible for maintaining and repairing the physical structure of an aircraft, including fuselage, wings, tail, and landing gear, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to do the following:

• Use tools and equipment in the shop according to industry safety regulations. • Interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Structural Repair Manuals, aircraft drawings, and schematic diagrams, as well as drafting standards. • Explain basic aircraft systems, including fixed/rotary wing systems, flight control systems, propulsion systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear systems, environmental systems, ice protection systems, fire protection systems, and emergency systems. • Perform major and minor structural repairs to aircraft according to OEM specifications. • Perform corrosion prevention and control procedures, as well as surface finishing. • Use appropriate fasteners and locking devices in the maintenance and repair of aircraft structures. • Perform composite and plastic repairs according to aircraft repair manuals. • Perform metallurgy treatments for the repair of aircraft structures. • Communicate in a professional manner through written documentation and personal presentation.

Note: The Skilled Trades programs do not have an specific intake opened for submissions. The students will be assigned to intakes based on their positions on the school list.