Aviation Maintenance
General Class
The First Step to Certification
The FAA requires all mechanics to complete a general curriculum before moving on to specific Airframe or Powerplant ratings. This 360-hour module covers the "Common Core" of aviation. These essential scientific and safety principles apply to every aircraft, regardless of size or manufacturer.
We've split our general aviation mechanic course into 174 lecture hours and 186 lab hours. You won’t just read about circuits and fluid lines. You will also build and test them yourself.
Successfully completing this general aviation mechanic course qualifies you to take the FAA General Written Exam, the first of three milestones in our comprehensive aviation maintenance programs.
What You Will Learn
We've designed our comprehensive 13-course curriculum to help students take complex concepts and apply them to real-world mechanical problems. You will acquire the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to perform aircraft maintenance. We follow strict FAA Airman Certification Standards to ensure you are fully prepared for the next steps in your training and career journey.
AMG101: Mathematics
AMG102: Physics for Aviation
AMG103: Aircraft Drawings
AMG104: Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics
AMG105: Aircraft Material Hardware and Processes
AMG106: Cleaning and Corrosion Control
AMG107: Fluid Lines and Fittings
AMG108: Inspection Concepts and Techniques
AMG109: Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications
AMG110: Weight and Balance
AMG111: Ground Operations and Servicing
AMG112: Human Factors
AMG-RE: General Review and Exam
Experience the APMI Training Difference
We prioritize a supportive, small-class environment. You are not just a number here — you'll receive personalized guidance throughout your training.
If you struggle with a physics concept or a wiring diagram, our instructors, who are experienced mechanics themselves, are there to guide you through it. We bridge the gap between theory and application, giving you the confidence to succeed not just in the classroom, but in your future aviation maintenance career endeavors.
What Comes Next?
The General Class is just the beginning. Once you have built your foundation and passed the General Review and Exam (AMG-RE), you are ready to specialize.
Completing this course unlocks the advanced hands-on modules. These include Airframe (720 Hours), where you work on fuselage structures and systems, and Powerplant (720 Hours), where you tear down and rebuild real aircraft engines.