General Familiarization Manuals are study guides covering a general approach to each model aircraft. They are great tools for review, new hires, pre-requisite training, and preparations for systems level classes. These manuals and courses can are an economical approach benefiting students, technicians, teachers, MRO training departments, and airlines maintenance departments alike.

Each manual covers an overview of that aircraft's mechanical systems including description and operation, controls and indications, component locations, and servicing

Aero Ed manuals and courses follow ATA 100 format and ATA 104 Level requirements.

In addition to the manuals, AeroEd offers a complete and certificated self study GenFam course for the MD-80 series aircraft. The self study course includes a personal on-line advisor, stage and final testing, a certificate of completion, and 40 FAA AMT Award credit hours. The course may be ordered now in addition to the manuals or at a later time after the manual purchase for only the upgrade price.

This course is a tremendous value for student and seasoned A&Ps looking for their first job or to advance their careers. Having these prerequisite skills before the interview will guarantee that your resume gets on top of the pile.

For repair stations and employers, self study is an economical method to prepare your trainees, considering both the cost of the program and for those who can't afford to take their AMTs out of the hangar and away from their jobs.