The general Aviation Maintenance Certificate is industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. Courses in this certificate program also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs.

The Technical Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical, and quantitative skills.

The Technical Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical, and quantitative skills.

The Associate of Applied Science is a two-year degree program that prepares students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take take the program over a longer period of time. This program may also prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical courses, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce. The Associate of Applied Science degree can be taken with an airframe or powerplant concentration. Click below for more details.

The airframe concentration prepares you for working on aircraft structures and their associated systems. At the completion of this concentration, you are eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration's exams. Successful completion of the FAA exams will earn the student a FAA mechanics certificate with an airframe rating.

The Associate of Applied Science is a two-year degree program that prepares students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take take the program over a longer period of time. This program may also prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical courses, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce. The Associate of Applied Science degree can be taken with an airframe or powerplant concentration. Click below for more details.

This concentration will familiarize the student with the process and practices involved with the maintenance and repair of aircraft engines and accompanying systems. This will provide you with the necessary skills for a career in this field. At the completion of this concentration, you are eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration's exams for the FAA mechanics certificate with powerplant rating.