Legitimate "Fast Track" A&P course

T56Maniac

T56Maniac

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Hello JCer's,
I am currently employed in the Air Force as an Aerospace Propulsion Turboprop/Turboshaft engine mechanic. I have been in the military family for almost 8 years. I will separate the military this summer and I am currently seeking for a legitimate "Fast Track" A&P course so that I may acquire my A&P license after I leave the military. I already have the necessary "hands on" experience, which I am told will be presented to an FSDO at any local major airport in order to get my "tickets" to test.

I guess I am looking for a school that will help me brush up on the 3 exams, General, Powerplant and airframe. Also, provide a point of contact for the FSDO and a Designated Mechanics Examiner (DME) who will test me on my oral and practical tests.

Thanks for any information on this topic,
Jered
 
right on

Thanks for the info InewBy. Is there a link for all "Fast Track" A&P schools bunched together on one web page somewhere?

Any other JCer's know anything about this? The info is greatly appreciated,

Thanks,
Jered
 
I don't know how fast track it is but Orange Coast College has an A&P program. The cost for residents is cheap. I laugh when I see commercials for trade schools, be it A&P, LVN, etc. A lot of Junior/community colleges offer similar programs for much less cash.
OCC A&P Program
 
T56.....Where are you stationed at? Also...to piggy back on INEWBY's suggestion of Bakers School of Aeronautics; I attended the week long Inspection Authorization course they offer. I give them my endorsement for solid preparation. I went down there (Tennessee) from Anchorage, AK before I got stationed in Korea. If I had to do it again, I would :-)
 
My brother is an A&P and avionics tech. He went here: http://bakeraviation.dadeschools.net/

George T Baker Aviation School in Miami, Florida. I don't think they are affiliated with the other "Baker". The one in Miami is run by the Miami Dade county public school system, and it is accredited so you know it is legitimate. I don't think it is very fast though.
 
I wouldn't expect you would have the experience, as an engine troop, to get the Airframe sign-off. Were you a crew chief or something earlier in your career? Unless I'm missing something, I'd be prepared to have the FSDO sign you off for the Powerplant, but not the Airframe.
 
Georgia Aviation Technical College www.gavtc.org has an awesome week long course. It's balls to the wall all week, but if you go there with your tickets and a ton of will, you will have your A&P in a week. You have to sign up a few months in advance, and it is Tuition Assistance approved $855 pays for course, materials, written, and O&P.
 
You'd be a fool to not get your A+P while you are in the military. When I was in, the USAF gave me the time off of work to do it. Might as well get paid to learn.

T
 
Yeah, from what I hear from other people around MTSU and the area, Baker's in Nashville is a pretty solid company that knows thier stuff.
 
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