Introduction to Surface Prep and Composites
Hours & Location
140 hours
Monday – Friday 6 – 10 PM
Every other Saturday 8 AM – 5 PM
Next class starts 1/17/23 – 3/7/23
Cost
Tuition is approximately $1,400.00 plus books and fees
Composites Program Costs 2022-23
Aircraft Fabrication and Composites Combo Program Costs 2022-23
Coming soon!
Testing Requirements
Wonderlic
Verbal: 10
Quantitative: 10
or
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)
Reading: 244
Math: 241
or
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores are valid for up to two years
High School Diploma, GED or Higher Degree required
Application & Links
Introduction to Aircraft Fabrication
and Introduction to Surface Prep and Composites Hand Layup
Staff and Department Directory
Create My FCTC Account
OVERVIEW
Intro to Surface Prep:
- Fairing techniques
- Metal surface preparation
- Methods of repair using fillers
- Auto body paint preparation
- Water based automotive painting techniques
Composites Hand Lay-up:
- Fiberglass/Resin/Gelcoat content
- Hand lay-up and vacuum bag methods
- Fillers, tabbing, and laminate schedules
- Types of cores and composite repair
- Osmotic blister and air void repairs
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Gina Williams
Intro to Aircraft Fabrication Class of 2015
Average Salary
$ /year
Industry Employers of Graduates:
This is a new program preparing graduates with skills for the aerospace, auto-collision and marine industries.
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
General curriculum overview:
- Safety procedures
- Working with chemicals
- Industry tools and equipment
- Types of coated abrasive paper and material
- Assessing damage to surfaces and structures
Aircraft Fabrication
Resources
Coming soon!
Downloads
n/a
Instructor / Contact
Name: Charles Harper
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3440
Name: Karen Mathis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3376
