Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Do you want to work at an aerospace manufacturing company like Boom Supersonic, HondaJet, HAECO, VSE, Marshall Aerospace, Boeing, MSI, Summit Aviation, Latitude Aero or Lockheed Martin? Get there from GTCC with an associate degree in aerospace manufacturing engineer, part of the Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program!
Spend the first half of the degree learning how to build and repair aircraft structures using sheet metal and composite materials. During the second half of the degree, learn how to operate manufacturing machinery, as well as set up and improve modern production systems.
Learn the following skills:
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC) router operations
- Precision measuring instruments
- Blueprint reading
- Lean manufacturing
- Root cause analysis
- Identify waste in a process
- Eliminate waste in a process
- Assembly line set up
- Project management
- Operations management
- Quality control
- Manual machining (lathe and mill)
- Aircraft riveting
- Aircraft assembly
- Aircraft structural repairs
- Composite material layups
Entry level employment opportunities include:
- Manufacturing engineer
- Process engineer
- Machining technician
- Aircraft assembler
- Composite manufacturing technician
- Aircraft structures repair technician (sheet metal and composites)
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC. During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need. Once you have been accepted and have submitted your transcripts from High School or College, you will need to satisfy entry level prerequisites (DRE098, MAT10-50), if not already covered by your transcripts.
- Daniel Reed, MAS, LSSBB, CFI (Program Director and Instructor)
- David Lynch, AAS, A&P (Instructor)
- Derek Seeke (Instructor)
- Jerry Hunt (Instructor)
Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.
None. All tools and equipment required for the course are available for you to use while attending the program.
HAECO, Honda Jet, Aerotek, and YOH all hire GTCC graduates from this program locally. Regional and national opportunities exist with all major aerospace manufacturing, modification, completion, and repair companies.
Use Indeed.com or JSFirm.com to search local and regional jobs for “Structures,” “Aircraft Structures Mechanic,” “Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic,” or “Aircraft Composites Mechanic” in Greensboro and the state of North Carolina.
JSFirm.com is the best site for finding aircraft technician jobs.
Greensboro, NC Jobs
- Structures – Greensboro, NC - JSFirm
- Aircraft Structures Mechanic – Indeed
- Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic – Indeed
- Aircraft Composites Mechanic – Indeed
North Carolina Jobs
- Aircraft Structures Mechanic – Indeed
- Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic – Indeed
- Aircraft Composites Mechanic – Indeed
Mickey Truck Bodies, Tradesmen International, and other technical industries also employ and seek our graduates because they have the skills they are looking for in a broad array of subject matter areas.
The starting salary varies with the employer and region. Local average is roughly $14.00-$18.00 an hour. Your starting salary will increase rapidly with acquired skills and experience.
Major repair centers, completions centers, modification centers, and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) hire structure mechanics with 3+ years of experience from $25-28/hour with a progressive scale that increases with experience.Not at the moment. We are currently working with local companies to establish internships and apprenticeships for students who are enrolled in the program.
The diploma can be completed in either two or three semesters. The core course can be completed in two semesters. Each certificate can be completed in just one semester.
Not at the moment. We currently offer only day classes. Evening classes will be added in the future.
The approximate total cost is $2,800.00, not including books.