Northeast MS

CAREER TYPE

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Aviation maintenance technicians work under deadlines to inspect and maintain aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and standards. Aviation maintenance technician ensures that the aircraft is in top working order and to then repair any problems before it leaves the ground

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Entry Level Wage: $35,849 | Experienced Wage: $61,342

Class Types:

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TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Aviation Maintenance Technology

This program and its curriculum is an approved Federal Aviation Regulations Part 147 school. Upon completion of the program, a student is eligible to take the prescribed written, oral and practical exams given by the Federal Aviation Administration. Showing satisfactory completion of these exams, the student will receive their Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and/or Power plant rating, which gives them the authority to perform inspections, minor repairs, and alterations to fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Graduates will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree through Northwest.

Example of Class Types

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  Day and Night Classes:

The curriculum has been planned so that at least 50% of the total time spent in the program is in shop/laboratory training and 50% instructional theory. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and also be accepted. Applicants must also complete Aviation Maintenance Program application. Applicants must: (1) have a minimum ACT composite of 15 is, (2) must have an official copy of GED, high school or college transcript, (3) interview with Aviation Program lead instruction, and (4) have a negative drug screen.

Length of Program
Associates of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and also be accepted. Applicants must also complete Aviation Maintenance Program application. Applicants must: (1) have a minimum ACT composite of 15 is, (2) must have an official copy of GED, high school or college transcript, (3) interview with Aviation Program lead instruction, and (4) have a negative drug screen.

Skills Needed
Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical, Control Precision, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving
Northwest MS Community College
Olive Branch

Contact
Calvin Cooper
662-280-6183
ccooper@northwestms.edu
David R. Lindsey
(662) 280-6182
dlindsey@northwestms.edu