Aircraft Mechanic Online Training for A&P Students

Can You Get an A&P License Online?

You can complete selected aircraft-mechanic coursework online, but online coursework alone is not enough to earn an FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

The FAA recognizes two primary ways to obtain the training or experience needed to become an FAA-certificated mechanic: completing an approved curriculum through an FAA-certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician School, commonly called a Part 147 school, or qualifying through the applicable on-the-job experience route.

US Aviation Academy’s hybrid online option is part of its aircraft-mechanic school pathway. Eligible students can complete GEN101 and GAF102 online before continuing into the hands-on portion of the A&P training sequence.

These courses represent 2 of the 8 classes in the training sequence. After approved completion, eligible students can enter 103 rather than starting with the first course.

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The key distinction is that this is a hybrid training pathway, not a fully online aircraft-mechanic school. To review the complete hands-on program, visit the A&P Mechanic Program .

How the Aircraft Mechanic Online Training Path Works

The hybrid option lets eligible students complete selected early coursework before entering the remaining hands-on A&P training sequence.

Step 1: Complete GEN101 and GAF102 Online

Eligible students begin with GEN101 and GAF102 through the online portion of the program. These are the first 2 of 8 classes in the training sequence.

Step 2: Receive Approved Credit and Start in 103

After successfully completing the approved online coursework and satisfying US Aviation Academy’s credit requirements, eligible students may enter 103 rather than beginning with the first class.

Credit and placement are subject to Academy review and program requirements. Students should confirm eligibility before assuming that online coursework will shorten a particular schedule.

Step 3: Continue Hands-On A&P Training

The remaining program includes hands-on aircraft-maintenance education involving aircraft systems, tools, inspections, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, documentation, and other practical competencies.

Step 4: Prepare for FAA Certification Testing

Students completing the applicable FAA-certificated AMTS curriculum prepare for the FAA mechanic certification process, including the required knowledge testing and oral and practical testing for the applicable ratings.

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Program schedules can change. US Aviation Academy’s main A&P program information may use different schedule groupings depending on campus and enrollment period. Confirm your exact schedule, approved credit, and estimated completion date with admissions before enrolling.

What Is Included in the Online A&P Coursework?

The current hybrid online option covers GEN101 and GAF102. Together, they represent 2 of the 8 classes in the aircraft-mechanic training sequence.

Completing those courses can give an eligible student approved credit before transitioning into the remaining hands-on curriculum.

• Semi-self-paced online coursework for GEN101 and GAF102.
• 2 of 8 classes completed before the remaining hands-on sequence.
• Eligibility to enter 103 after approved completion and credit.
• Potentially shorter remaining training timeline.
• Transition into hands-on AMTS training after the online portion.

The online coursework is only one part of the full program. Students still need practical aircraft-maintenance education and must complete the applicable requirements for FAA mechanic certification.

Who Is Aircraft Mechanic Online Training For?

The hybrid option is designed for eligible students who want more flexibility at the beginning of the A&P training path before transitioning into hands-on aircraft-maintenance instruction.

Working Adults

Working adults may use the online portion to begin selected coursework before transitioning into a more structured in-person schedule.

Career Changers

Someone planning a move into aviation maintenance may be able to start coursework before leaving a current job, relocating, or beginning the hands-on portion of training.

Students Looking to Shorten the Remaining Timeline

Approved completion of GEN101 and GAF102 can reduce the number of classes remaining when the student enters the hands-on sequence. The exact reduction depends on the student’s approved credit and selected schedule.

Vocational Dual Credit Students

US Aviation Academy also offers a hybrid online vocational dual-credit pathway for eligible high school seniors. Qualifying students may begin selected coursework while still in school and then transition into the hands-on program after meeting applicable requirements.

Online Training for Working Adults

The hybrid online option may help working adults begin aviation-maintenance education before committing to the full on-campus schedule.

This can be useful for students balancing employment, family responsibilities, financing, relocation, or other commitments.

Flexible Start Before Hands-On Training

GEN101 and GAF102 can be completed through the approved online option before eligible students transition to the remaining in-person curriculum.

Potentially Shorter Remaining Timeline

Current US Aviation Academy timeline information estimates that approved hybrid credit can reduce the remaining time in several schedule formats. Exact completion time depends on credit approval, campus schedule, class availability, and student progress.

Plan the Transition Before You Start

Before enrolling in the online portion, students should understand when and where they expect to continue hands-on training. Campus availability, schedule availability, financing, housing, transportation, and benefit eligibility can all affect the transition.

Vocational Dual Credit for High School Seniors

Eligible high school seniors may be able to begin selected A&P coursework through US Aviation Academy’s hybrid online vocational dual-credit option.

Qualifying students can complete GEN101 and GAF102 online. After successful completion and approval of the applicable credit, they may be able to enter 103 when they transition into the hands-on training sequence.

Start Aviation Maintenance Coursework Earlier

Students who already know they are interested in aircraft maintenance can begin selected academic coursework before graduation rather than waiting to start the entire training sequence afterward.

Potentially Reduce the Remaining Training Time

Receiving approved credit for the first two classes can shorten the student’s remaining training sequence. The exact timeline depends on the schedule and campus the student enters.

A Career-Focused Alternative to a Four-Year Degree Path

A&P training is a technical aviation-education pathway rather than a traditional four-year bachelor’s degree. Whether that path is the right choice depends on the student’s career goals, finances, learning preferences, and interest in hands-on aircraft maintenance.

Online Coursework vs. Hands-On Aircraft Mechanic Training

Aircraft Mechanic Online Training is a head start within the larger A&P training pathway. It does not replace the practical competencies students must develop through hands-on aviation-maintenance education.

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How Fast Can You Complete A&P Mechanic Training?

Completing GEN101 and GAF102 through the approved online option can shorten the remaining aircraft-mechanic training sequence for eligible students.

Current US Aviation Academy training information lists the following estimated hybrid timelines:

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These are estimates rather than guaranteed completion dates. Credit approval, program availability, campus scheduling, attendance, academic progress, and start dates can affect the actual timeline.

For current schedule information, review Aircraft Mechanic Training Timeline and the A&P Mechanic Program .

Aircraft Mechanic Online Training Cost and Financing

US Aviation Academy currently lists total A&P Mechanic Program tuition at $36,000.

For the hybrid online pathway, current program information states that eligible students can begin the online portion with $1,000 and then secure funding for the remaining $35,000 before continuing through the full training path.

Students should confirm the current billing schedule and written tuition terms before enrolling, because school payment requirements and financing arrangements can change.

What the Online Start Includes

• GEN101 and GAF102 through the hybrid online option;
• 2 of the 8 training classes completed before the remaining sequence;
• potential entry into 103 after approved credit;
• a potentially shorter remaining timeline; and
• a transition into the full hands-on A&P program.

What Current A&P Tuition Includes

US Aviation Academy’s current A&P program information lists the following within the $36,000 tuition structure:

• hands-on aircraft-maintenance training;
• tools provided for training use;
• digital books and learning materials;
• first attempts at applicable FAA knowledge tests; and
• the first oral and practical exam attempt.

Funding the Remaining Training

Students may have access to private financing or other funding sources depending on individual eligibility.

Veteran and military education benefits require additional care. Do not assume that the online portion, every schedule, or every campus is approved for a particular VA or military benefit. Approval and eligibility can vary by campus, program, enrollment format, benefit type, and student.

Students intending to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, VR&E, Credentialing Assistance, COOL, or another government benefit should confirm the exact campus, course format, and enrollment with US Aviation Academy and the applicable government program before enrolling.

Cost Questions to Ask Before You Start

• How much is due before beginning GEN101 and GAF102?
• When is the remaining tuition due?
• How will approved online credit apply to my selected schedule?
• What financing programs are currently available?
• Is my campus and enrollment format approved for the benefit I intend to use?
• Which tools, learning materials, and FAA exam attempts are included?
• What expenses are not included in tuition?

For a broader cost breakdown, review aircraft mechanic school cost and aircraft maintenance financing .

Why Choose US Aviation Academy for A&P Training?

US Aviation Academy’s hybrid option combines selected online coursework with the hands-on curriculum used in its A&P Mechanic Program.

Approved Coursework Can Shorten the Remaining Sequence

Eligible students who successfully complete GEN101 and GAF102 and receive the applicable credit can enter the remaining sequence at 103.

Hands-On Aircraft Mechanic Training

The main A&P program includes practical aircraft-maintenance training covering aircraft systems, inspections, troubleshooting, documentation, safety procedures, Airframe concepts, Powerplant concepts, and related maintenance competencies.

Tools, Learning Materials, and Initial Testing Included

Current US Aviation Academy program information states that tools are provided for training use, digital books are included, first attempts at applicable FAA knowledge tests are included, and the first oral and practical exam attempt is included.

Multiple Schedule Options

US Aviation Academy publishes multiple training schedules, with availability varying by campus and enrollment period. Students considering the hybrid pathway should confirm which schedule follows their online coursework rather than assuming one timeline applies at every campus.

Multiple A&P Training Locations

US Aviation Academy’s current main A&P program lists training locations in Denton, San Marcos, Atlanta, Minneapolis/Blaine, Kissimmee/Orlando, and Seoul, Korea. Not every schedule, funding option, or hybrid-credit arrangement is necessarily available at every location, so students should verify their intended campus before enrolling.

To review the complete training path, visit the A&P Mechanic Program .

Sources

• Federal Aviation Administration — Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
• Federal Aviation Administration — Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
• US Aviation Academy — Aircraft Mechanic Training Timeline
• US Aviation Academy — A&P Mechanic Program
• US Aviation Academy — Aircraft Mechanic School Cost
• US Aviation Academy — Aircraft Maintenance Financing
• US Aviation Academy — GI Bill® for Aircraft Mechanic School

Tuition, schedules, hybrid-credit availability, campuses, financing, military benefits, and program requirements can change. Prospective students should confirm current written program information with US Aviation Academy before enrolling.