Aeronautical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance Technology?

Hilton Paiva: If you're in the USA, then you don't need an engineering degree to be an airplane mechanic. If you go to the proper school, you can have your A&P certificate in 18 months to 2 years. If you're not in the USA, then scan down to the bottom of the page, click on the flag of your home country and ask your questions there.

Hipolito Rightmire: JetDoc is right. They have schools to become an A&P MechanicA&P mechanics inspect, test, maintain, and repair a variety of aircraft. They maintain, repair, and replace a variety of parts such as landing gear, wings, tail assembly, fuselage, control cables, fuel and oil tanks, and propeller assembly. They use test equipment, gauges, and hand tools to check, adjust, align, and calibrate the systems of the aircraft. They inspect and assess the engines and other parts for wear, cracks, breaks, malfunctions, and leaks. They also assemble and install mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, and hydraulic mechanisms, and! parts. A&P mechanics often read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to assist them in their work.A&P mechanics must have at least a high school diploma. Most employers require applicants to have completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved training program in avionics, avionics maintenance and management, and avionics technology. Prospective A&P mechanics typically complete courses in physics, computer science, chemistry, mechanical drawing, aviation electronics, turbine engines, and composition materials. Most employers provide on the job training to enable new A&P mechanics to learn the policies and procedures of the position. Most A&P mechanics gain professional A&P mechanic certification from the FAA. The requirements include a minimum of 30 months of related work experience, completion of an approved training program, and passing written and oral examinations. A&P mechanics must complete continuing education on a regular basis t! o keep their skills up to date and maintain their certificatio! n.Good luck!...Show more

Booker Moros: Engineers require more education and are more of the office type of fellow and perform lots of researching.The mechanics are the fellows who are physically fit and enjoy the elements of the out doors,working with the hands,climbing on the aircraft,getting dirty -etc.HANG around for 2 years and you will earn the a/p license as mentioned earlier.