SBVC to Offer New FAA-Certified Aircraft Mechanic Licenses in 2022
SBVC has partnered with Certified Aviation Services to offer students a new pathway
for a career in aircraft maintenance. The first classes began in January at the San
Bernardino International Airport, and prepare students to qualify for the airframe
and powerplant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. It will
take a minimum of two years for a student to complete the program. "SBVC has had an
Aeronautics program for decades," instructor Kenneth Wilkerson said. "Our partnership
with CAS is to offer the students practical work experience and job placement in addition
to the classes they receive here."
There is a shortage of aircraft mechanics now working in the United States, and Certified Aviation Services owner David Brown says his company can "see the handwriting on the wall" that the nation needs to train more people to service and repair airframe and powerplant systems. SBVC's Aeronautics program has a strong reputation in the region and industry, and by joining forces with the rapidly growing Certified Aviation Services, it's a win-win for everyone involved. "A career in commercial aviation offers an unfettered opportunity to carve out a well-paying, stable job," Brown said. "It's not unusual to expect an initial starting pay in the $50,000 to $70,000 range. This provides a good opportunity for fiscal development as well as a career a person can be very proud of."