Aviation Maintenance Technicians inspect, service and repair airplanes, commercial airlines, and helicopters of all sizes. This hands-on training program provide a well-rounded education in aviation mechanics and systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with:
- aircraft structures,
- reciprocating and jet engines,
- hydraulics,
- electrical wiring and avionics,
- flight instruments,
- and other aviation components and systems.
As a graduate of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the FAA exam for licensure in both airframes and powerplants. Whether you want to work in small general aviation or with large commercial jet aircraft, this program will prepare you for a multitude of career options with major airlines, manufacturers, repair stations, structural repair facilities and other organizations in the aviation industry.
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- Meet some of our current students and hear about their favorite Marshall moments.
- Receive invitations to special events for future students.
- Get help with the application and enrollment process.
In an ever growing profession there’s a constant need in the local region and nationally for those with the ability to perform aircraft maintenance at a high-level. And those skills are available to students like you in this fledgling program.
The program is working with employers like Delta Airlines, Embraer aircraft, Thoroughbred Aviation, and others to provide students with direct access to industry recruiters while they are in the program. Also, industry representatives will come to the school or give virtual presentations to familiarize students with the industry and their employment options upon graduation.
The Marshall/Mountwest Aviation Maintenance Technology program is 18 months long. During this time, students will complete both lecture and hands-on training to meet the standards for FAA testing for the Airframe and Powerplant certifications. Students will also complete courses through Mountwest to complete an associate degree.
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Technician
- Avionics Specialist
- Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Helicopter