Aviation Sheet Metal

This 124-hour program will educate you in the following aviation sheet metal fabrication skills:

• Corrosion Control
• Positive Tool Control
• Foreign Object Damage
• Flight Line and shop safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Sheet Metal hand tools safety and use
• Fuselage stations
• Sheet metal power tools safety and use
• Micrometer care and readings
• Aircraft hardware identification and use
• Proper installation and removal of solid rivets and blind fasteners
• Sheet metal repair

Training includes the opportunity to take the Career Readiness Certification exam and receive bronze, silver, or gold certification. The course will be taught by lecture and hands-on skills lab training on college-owned aircraft. At the conclusion of the course, you should be competent in the duties assigned to an entry-level Aviation Sheet Metal worker position.

This class provides opportunities to develop skills that are marketable and in high demand for many job openings with the Department of Defense.

Course Requirements

You are responsible for bringing the following to class:

• 3-ring binder with paper
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Shoes that fully cover the foot
• Cut-resistant gloves