Aviation Maintenance
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program gives you the opportunity to obtain the FAA Approved Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate in one year and an Associate in Applied Science Degree with an additional semester of classes. The FAA approved certificate allows the student to take the FAA written, oral and practical tests in the General, Airframe, and Powerplant courses. Upon successful completion of the FAA tests, the FAA will issue a FAA airframe and/or Powerplant License.
This program offers a one-year or two-year format. The oneyear format allows one to obtain the A&P Certificate (core courses) in 50 weeks (8 hours/day). The two-year format allows one to complete the A&P Certificate or Associate in Applied Science Degree in two years (4 hours/day).
Career Opportunities
The FAA license is necessary for the student to pursue career opportunities as a(n):
- Powerplant Mechanic
- Airframe Mechanic
- Combination Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A & P Mechanic)