Shop MechanicTraining

Experience for Licensed A & P Mechanics

Shop Mechanic- A shop mechanic at Missionaire is a person who has received his/her Airframe and Powerplant licenses from the FAA. He/she may not have any experience in actual maintenance of aircraft. During this training a mechanic is taught the maintenance requirements needed for missions, and is given hands-on experience restoring missions aircraft. These aircraft are sent into service throughout the world, often with a person who has completed missionary training at Missionaire. The length of time to complete this training depends on the individual's experience and skill level, not only with maintenance, but also with other areas of missions preparation. The average time ranges from 3 - 5 years. Missionaire doesn't have a set number of years of experience required before an overseas assignment is given. Instead, we have a skill level that is required. Each person progresses at a different rate, depending on such factors as giftedness, learning abilities, and support level. Our Mechanic Training Program is designed to train missionaries first, then mechanics. Because of this, other things are added to the duties of both shop apprentices and mechanics. These additional duties are not always understood if the picture seen is just "mechanics training." When you realize that you are being trained for all aspects of missionary aviation, these things are easier to understand. The additions are, in most cases, more important than fixing aircraft.

 

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Missionaire International
PO Box 335
Tompkinsville, Kentucky 42167
Phone : 270-407-9816
308-235-7466 (Jon's Cell)
308-235-7331 (Lori's Cell)

E-mail: serve@missionaire.org