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Aircraft Structures & Heavy Maintenance (Evenings / Short-Term)

This program is an introduction to aircraft structural maintenance fundamentals. You will be introduced to aircraft characteristics as well as aerodynamics and will learn the different technical repair data used in industry and government Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. You will learn to use hand tools, powered tools, powered and non-powered manufacturing equipment used in aviation structural maintenance and will cover basic shop math, aircraft corrosion identification, control, and prevention. You will gain familiarization with conventional and special fasteners, metal layout and forming techniques, basic structural repairs paired with specific technical guidelines and will gain an understanding of general shop safety policies and practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will make a habit of safety management in the process.

Average annual salary: $42k

Students must take an English Proficiency exam and Hands-on Skills Exam.

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Future Class Dates:
May 1st, 2024 – July 30th, 2024 (FULL)
Sept 3rd. 2024 – Dec 5th, 2024 (Testing opens July 15th, 2024)

Program Aircraft Structures & Heavy Maintenance (Evenings / Short-Term)
Who Can Apply Adult
Program Costs

$1,400.00
Schedule

Hours: 200 hours | 50 class sessions
Days/Times: Mon-Thurs (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm)
Tuition: $1,400.00
Payment Plan available w/ down payment

The testing application window for this class will start July 15th and end August 16th.
Testing is available from 7:45am – 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday) or 7:45am – 3:00pm (Friday)

Process for Admittance – NEW Process
MDTC’s ACD department offers 3 sessions of the Aircraft Structures course each year. We typically accept up to 18 people per session. Historically, we receive more applicants than we have spots so we have updated our process to determine admittance. 

First step:
Each applicant will take an English Proficiency Exam. This exam shows an applicant’s ability to perform their official duties for the U.S. Air Force and the Aerospace industry.
This exam can be done from 7:45am – 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday) or 7:45am – 3:00pm (Friday’s) at MDTC’s main campus in the ACD department. Applicants have 1 hour to complete the test.  You do not need an appointment.
The window for taking the exam is July 15th, 2024 – August 16th, 2024. This process is NOT “first come, first serve.”

After August 19th, the exams will be ranked in order by scores. The top scores will move forward in the enrollment process. Those not ranked high enough to move forward may apply again (and retest) for the next session. *Each person will be contacted (by email) letting them know if they are moving forward or not. 

Final Step:
Those moving forward will be contacted to setup an appointment to come in to complete the enrollment process. This final step involves paying the full course tuition ($1,400) or go on a Tuition Payment Plan which requires a down payment ($350-$650) and 3 monthly payments ($250-$350).
Please note; your spot is not guaranteed until a tuition payment is made.

 
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Adult Career Development Refund Policy – Short-Term Evening Classes

  • Students must cancel 5 business days prior to the class start date to obtain a full refund minus a $10 processing fee.
  • Full refunds will be given IF Mid-Del Tech cancels a class.

Testing Refund Policy

  • Students must cancel before 12:00 PM on the day before the test begins for a full refund minus the $10 processing fee. There is no refund on the day of the test.
  • Full refunds will be given IF Mid-Del Tech cancels the test.
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, some test dates may be rescheduled without payment penalty.
  • Testers will be allowed one (1) free re-test for entrance exams only.

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