Ivy Tech's Aviation Maintenance Technology is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified program that teaches students skills to maintain, inspect and repair civilian aircraft. The program emphasizes hands-on education and training in:
Graduates of the Ivy Tech Aviation Maintenance Technology program can pursue careers assisting mechanics working with:
| Credential Type | Associate Degrees – Career-Ready Degrees | Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT) | ||
| Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Airframe Concentration | Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Powerplant Concentration |
Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Accelerated for FAA-Licensed Mechanics 
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64 credit hours 4 semesters |
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19 credit hours 1 semester |
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| Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Airframe Concentration |
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64 credit hours 4 semesters |
$11,416 |
| Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Powerplant Concentration |
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64 credit hours 4 semesters |
$11,416 |
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Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Accelerated for FAA-Licensed Mechanics
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16 credit hours 1-2 semesters |
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19 credit hours 1 semester |
$3,389 |
While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all training programs to have a maximum of 25 students per one instructor, Ivy Tech is dedicated to having a student-faculty ratio of 20:1 to give students as much personalized instruction as possible. This approach helps to ensure students are confident in what they're learning and have ample equipment to master their skills.
Given this approach, a cohort of 16-20 students can start the program each year in the fall. Applicants are admitted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Ivy Tech's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Concentration degree program offers Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) general and airframe subject material. The content meets FAA Airman Certification standards. Students learn methods to repair and maintain aircraft ranging from Piper Cubs to the Boeing 787.
Instruction includes many hands-on projects and focuses on:
The Ivy Tech AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Concentration requires 64 credit hours, or four semesters, to complete.
A recommended path to an AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Concentration degree is to complete the Aviation Maintenance - General Concentration short-term certificate while working toward the degree. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway toward entry-level aviation maintenance technology careers existing in the local industry.
The 64 credit hours required to complete the program include:
Graduates of the Ivy Tech AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Concentration can pursue roles as airframe mechanics. These professionals work in locations such as:
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Ivy Tech's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Concentration degree program meets Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Certification standards. Students learn about:
The Ivy Tech AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Concentration requires 64 credit hours, or four semesters, to complete.
A recommended path to an AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Concentration degree is to complete the Aviation Maintenance - General Concentration short-term certificate while working toward the degree. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway toward entry-level aviation maintenance technology careers existing in the local industry.
The 64 credit hours required to complete the program include:
Graduates of the Ivy Tech AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Concentration can pursue roles as powerplant mechanics. These professionals work in locations such as:
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Are you already an FAA-licensed airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic? If so, you can receive valuable academic credit for your license and earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology by taking only 16 credits of general education classes — compared to 64 total credit hours for the standard degree! This accelerated opportunity allows you to complete your degree in just 1-2 semesters, gaining greater opportunities to advance in your workplace.
The Ivy Tech AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Accelerated for FAA-Licensed Mechanics requires 16 credit hours, or one to two semesters, to complete. The 16 credit hours consist entirely of general education courses.
FAA-licensed A&P mechanics should apply to Ivy Tech Community College as a degree-seeking student under the Aviation Maintenance Technology program. You can apply online or in person at your local campus.
After you have been accepted to Ivy Tech, make an appointment with an instructor of the aviation program to arrange to receive credits for your FAA A&P license to be added to your transcript. Be sure to bring your license to the appointment. If a mechanic has only one-half of the license (airframe or powerplant, but not both) they are still eligible for the Aviation Maintenance AAS; however, it will be only for that particular concentration.
Next, register for the standard general education credits needed to complete the degree. Work with your advisor to identify and register for those classes. You may attend those classes either face-to-face or online, as applicable. This accelerated option for FAA-licensed mechanics is offered by the Ivy Tech Fort Wayne campus, but the general education classes do not have to be taken at the Fort Wayne campus; the classes can be taken at any Ivy Tech campus.
When reaching your final semester, fill out the application for graduation and then get ready to receive your AAS and be eligible to walk in the graduation ceremony! You may also choose to transfer your credits to an eligible institution and pursue a four-year degree if desired.
If you have any questions about this accelerated degree option for FAA-licensed mechanics, please contact:
Michael Clouse
Program Chair Aviation Maintenance Technology
260-481-2257 or toll-free at 1-888-489-5463, ext. 4561
mclouse12@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech's Aviation Maintenance - General Concentration Certificate (CT), offers general subject material that meets FAA Airman Certification standards. Areas of focus in this hands-on program include:
The Ivy Tech Aviation Maintenance - General Concentration CT requires 18.5 credit hours, or one to two semesters, to complete.
If your goal is to earn one of the associate of applied science degrees in aviation maintenance technology, you can earn this short-term certificate on your way. The CT is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level aviation maintenance careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Graduates must complete a total of 18.5 credit hours.
Graduates of the Ivy Tech Aviation Maintenance - General Concentration CT can seek roles as mechanics' helpers. These jobs can be through:
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Michael Clouse
Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology
Department Chair
mclouse12@ivytech.edu
260-481-2257 ext. 4563
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
260-480-4268
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Fort Wayne Admissions Office
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Fort Wayne, IN 46835
If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Aviation Maintenance Technology program and your certificate and degree options.
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Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Fort Wayne Advising
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Fort Wayne, IN 46835
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