Located off Old Nogales Highway on the west ramp of TIA south of the Tucson Industrial Center, the 32,981-sq. The new facility will permit an enrollment of 975 students a substantial increase over the present population of 600. Begun in 1971 at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, the program moved to TIA in the 1980's and operated out of a small hangar off Plumer Ave. Space shortages called for a move to the eastside campus in 1991. This program makes Tucson more desirable.
Training takes place in a setting that mirrors the industry.
Students learn using the processes and procedures, documentation and standards of transport category repair facilities. The Aviation Structural Repair program is specifically designed to meet the needs of the aircraft maintenance industry. A 1,241-hour program of 15 courses, it teaches the basics of aircraft sheet metal repair to the complexity of major structural repair and modification. The Aviation Mechanics program features six courses geared toward experienced aircraft mechanics seeking certification as FAA airframe and power plant technicians. The classes are also open to industry technicians interested in additional skills and increasing their practical knowledge.