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Overview

INDUSTRY-LEADING TRAINING

FlightSafety Master Technician training provides aviation maintenance professionals with in-depth instruction and real-world practical training. This innovative and unique program is designed to enable maintenance technicians to further enhance their contributions to the safety, reliability and operating efficiency of the aircraft or components they support and maintain. The industry-leading Master Technician training program was developed in close collaboration with aviation manufacturers and the experience and expertise of FlightSafety’s highly qualified maintenance training professionals. Enhance your technical and professional abilities to develop more advanced skills through one or more of our six paths to becoming a Master Technician.

Multiple Master Technician Certificates

Once you’ve earned a Master Technician certificate, you can continue to expand both your skill sets and your career possibilities with additional Master Technician certificates. Additional certificates typically require fewer courses than the first certificate, acknowledging the training you’ve already completed.

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Program Program Description

Airframe

Builds on your proven technical abilities and knowledge with increasingly challenging airframe-specific instruction and hands-on practical training.

REQUIRED COURSES
– Aircraft-Specific Initial
– Aircraft-Specific Update
– Aircraft-Specific Advanced Troubleshooting
– Aircraft-Specific Operational Maintenance Procedures

ELECTIVES
Choose one from below:
– Airframe Practical 5- or 10-Day
– Aircraft-Specific Fault Analysis
– Aircraft-Specific Engine Run and Taxi
– Aircraft-Specific Avionics

Avionics

Avionics-specific in-depth training, including hands-on practical instruction, complemented by a range of additional avionics focused elective courses to perfectly match your specific needs.

REQUIRED COURSES
– Aircraft-Specific Avionics
– Aircraft Electronic Technician
– Avionics Standard Practices

ELECTIVES
Choose two from below:
Additional courses may be available.
– Avionics Operational Maintenance Procedures
– Avionics Advanced Troubleshooting
– Avionics Practical 5- or 10-Day
– NAV/Com
– aeroIT or aeroIT Recertification

Cabin Systems

In-depth cabin communication and cabin management training with practical application providing the technician with the skills necessary to troubleshoot issues within the aircraft cabin.

REQUIRED COURSES
– aeroIT or aeroIT Recertification
– OEM-Specific Cabin Connectivity
– OEM-Specific Integrated Cabin Management Systems
– OEM-Specific Cabin Systems OMP

ELECTIVES
Choose one from below:
– Aircraft-Specific Initial, Familiarization or Update
– Avionics Standard Practices

Composites

Delivers an overview of composite use in airframes and builds skills in both repair and fabrication of composite structures.

REQUIRED COURSES
These courses are offered in conjunction with Abaris Training Resources:
– Aircraft-Specific Initial, Familiarization or Update
– Advanced Composite Structures Fabrication and Damage Repair—Phase I
– Advanced Composite Structures Damage Repair—Phase II
– Advanced Composite Structures Damage Repair—Phase III

ELECTIVES
Choose one from below:
– Adhesive Bonding of Composites and Metals
– Repair of Bonded Aluminum Structures
– Mold Fabrication for Production and Repairs
– Non-Destructive Inspection Techniques for Technicians and Inspectors
– Hawker Beechcraft Aircraft Composite Repair

Engine-Specific

In-depth Honeywell or Pratt & Whitney Canada engine-specific training, including line and base instruction and engine condition trend monitoring, plus elective courses to reinforce current engine knowledge or round out overall technical skills.

HONEYWELL: REQUIRED COURSES
– Line Maintenance
– Engine-Specific Update
– Engine-Specific Intermediate Maintenance

HONEYWELL: ELECTIVES
Choose two from below:
– Aircraft Initial (with specific engine installed)
– Aircraft Engine Run and Taxi (with specific engine installed)
– Engine-Specific Vibration Analysis and Fan Balancing
– Engine-Specific Troubleshooting

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA: REQUIRED COURSES
– Engine-Specific Line and Base
– Engine-Specific OMP
– Engine-Specific Update

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA: ELECTIVES
Choose two from below:
– Aircraft Initial (with specific engine installed)
– Aircraft Engine Run and Taxi (with specific engine installed)
– Engine-Specific Borescope
– Engine-Specific Hot-Section Inspection
– Exhaust Duct Rotation (EDR)
– Aircraft-Specific Engine Rigging
– Engine Condition Trend Monitoring

Management

Provides the skills and practical application you need to interact effectively with customers, managers and coworkers, preparing you for a management position within your aviation department.

REQUIRED COURSES
– Aircraft-Specific Initial, Familiarization, or Update
– Leadership Elements for Flight Department Professionals

ELECTIVES
Choose three from below:
– Accident and Incident Response Preparedness
– Aircraft Accident Investigation
– Aviation Safety Management Systems
– Gas Turbine Accident Investigation
– Helicopter Accident Investigation
– Human Factors in Aviation Safety
– Human Factors in Maintenance
– Next Level Interpersonal Leadership and Professional Skills
– Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance
– Safety Management for Ground Operations
– Safety Management Systems
– Three eLearning Courses. Choose from: Hazmat, MEL, Human Factors, or SMS

High Standards

A knowledgeable, motivated technician benefits all aspects of your operation.

  • Improved safety
  • Lower operational costs
  • Increased aircraft dispatch reliability

Manage Your Career

Put your career on the fast track. For additional information contact sales@flightsafety.com.

Benefits

Join more than 6,000 Master Technicians worldwide. Here are a few of the advantages.

  • Industry recognition
  • Professional/personal development
  • Expertise in your field
  • Greater asset to your maintenance department
  • Lifetime FlightBag Subscription for Graduated Program
  • Proficiency Protection Program
  • Continue your Master Technician path by earning additional certificates

Some rules and restrictions apply. Courses may differ based on program type. Please contact us for details.