Becoming an A&P Technician

[ragingxtc]

He might want to consider getting his training in the Air Force or Navy then translating that experience (plus the other electives and stuff) into a college degree. Or the Air National Guard. The job used to pay pretty decent on the major airline level, still not the worst out there although nowheres where it needs to be. From what I hear, FedEx and UPS still pay pretty well. Avionics experience if you can get it is invaluable to having a well rounded AMT resume for a major.

I second that. the air force has definitely given some invaluable training. i went into avionics, and after 8 months of tech school, i came out just a few classes short of an associates. also, after just three years of active duty service, i now plan on transferring to a full time guard position back home. they pay $26+ an hour. an a&p is a little harder for us avionics guys to qualify for, but its still possible... and experience we gain is well worth the possible hardships in pursuing an a&p.

in addition to the training i received, i also got some great benefits, a lot of discipline and direction, and have made some friends that ill keep for the rest of my life.

if he has any questions as to what maintenance is like in the AF, feel free to have him email me or hit me up on AIM.

 

[TheGirlinPurple]

Hmmm... I payed more than that for mine. I went to Redstone Institute (formerly Westwood Institute, now AIM) in Houston, Texas.

I think I paid about that much for my A&P and a B.S.

I paid $6,000 and got the same education/job offers as the rest. Find the cheapest A&P school you can that abide by FAR Part 147.

 

[EineBeBoP]

Im going to pay about $500 for my A&P through the North Valley Occupational Center based at Van Nuys Apt.

Im curious if anyone else trained here too?

 

[Johnsc81]

I don't know if anyone that originally posted here still monitors the thread, but I got my A&P after 6.5 years as a Crew Chief in the Air Force on heavies, Now I am on a military scholarship for Aerospace Engineering at ERAU Daytona beach. I work Part time as a Lab instructor at the School and Part time as a A&P at a local Airport and also have had several Apprentice mechanics under me. So if anyone has any questions about the different avenues to get you A&P I am sure I can help give advice and give you the positives and Negatives about almost every route. just P.M. me.