A high school in Andover, Massachusetts now offering a program to teach students how to become aircraft mechanics.

At Greater Lawrence Technical School, they have a brand new classroom to teach aviation mechanics . The renovated hangar at Lawrence Airport in North Andover has single engine planes and helicopters that will be part of the hands-on learning. Students will also be trained on flight simulators and other aircraft systems.

The program is currently offering one certificate program approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the school is planning to add a second. Administrators said there is a strong demand for airplane mechanics and the program also opens doors for other careers.

"There are opportunities and pathways to work for corporations who build aircraft

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