ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

Aerospace Structures Technician: Online Certificate Program

Equip yourself with the skills needed to become a crucial part of any aerospace manufacturing team. In this program, you’ll learn how to assemble aircraft components, ensure structural integrity, and learn the keys to building safe and reliable products. Earn your certificate in as little as 12 weeks!

A man wearing safety goggles works on a plane turbine.
A man wearing safety goggle works on an airplane part

This Aerospace Structures Technician Certificate Program is a great fit for:

  • Individuals interested in a career in aerospace or aircraft assembly
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Any current aerospace workers looking to upskill and advance their career

About the Online Aerospace Structures Technician Certificate Program

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COURSE LENGTH

12 weeks

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TIME COMMITMENT

15-20 hours per week

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How Much Does a Aerospace Structures Technician Certificate Cost?

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.

$3,380*

Pay In Full

Lowest available price

$224*

Monthly Payment as low as

Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.

*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.

This program was developed with input from industry partners to ensure all students acquire deep knowledge and mastery of aircraft structures manufacturing processes. On any given day, aerospace structures technicians must be able to assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, and missiles. Equipped with the knowledge about these parts and systems, students will be able to begin their career in a high-growth industry.

Fast Facts

4%

PROJECTED GROWTH OF AEROSPACE TECHNICIAN JOBS

$37.52

MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE FOR AEROSPACE TECHNICIAN JOBS

$71,490

POTENTIAL ANNUAL WAGES EARNED BY AEROSPACE TECHNICIANS WITH A CERTIFICATE AND HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Paths

Aerospace Structures Technician
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Aircraft Structural Assembler
Structural Test Technician
Aircraft Repair Technician
Aircraft Modification Specialist
Quality Control Inspector

Aviation is an integral part Indiana's transportation and is home to more than 127 public-use aviation facilities, all of which offer job potential for qualified candidates.

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Is this online Aerospace Structures Technician Certificate Program right for me? 

  • Are you interested in the aerospace industry and passionate about working with aircraft structures?  
  • Are you skilled in working with metals, composites, and other materials used in aerospace manufacturing?  
  • Are you comfortable using hand and power tools to fabricate, shape, and assemble aircraft components?  
  • Are you a problem solver who enjoys diagnosing and repairing structural issues to ensure the safety and integrity of aircraft?  
  • Are you able to work in a team environment, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and other professionals to achieve project goals?  
  • Are you committed to adhering to strict safety standards and industry regulations in all aspects of aerospace structure fabrication and repair?  
  • Are you physically capable of performing tasks that may require lifting, bending, and working in confined spaces? 

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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Workforce Training Specialist today!

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