Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT 147)

17 months

Air Agency Certificate Number N4IT070K
Aviation Maintenance Technicians maintain aircraft for the safety of the flying public. Boeing’s 2024 Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts 690,000 new maintenance technician jobs worldwide in the next 20 years.

Possible Aviation Career Options

• Aircraft Mechanic
• Aircraft Technician
• Aviation Maintenance Technician
• Line Maintenance Technician
• Engine Overhauls
• Helicopter Mechanic

Program Features

• FAA Approved Program
• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
• 56 Semester Credits Earned
• Meaningful Classroom Experience
• Hands on Training Lab
• Industry Professional Instructors
• Airplanes, Helicopters, Various Engines and Equipment
• Small Class Size and Tutoring Available
• No Scheduled Weekend Classes
• Veteran Friendly Culture
• Certified Testing Center Onsite
• Career Placement Assistance

Program Objective

The Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT 147) program imparts knowledge and skills to those striving to become aircraft technicians or seeking career enhancement in aviation and related industries.

The focus is theory, concepts, and hands-on skills essential for maintenance requirements and keeping aircraft in an airworthy condition. Students are eligible to take the corresponding FAA examinations at various benchmarks throughout the program should FAA certification be desired.

The program is comprised of 56 Semester Hours (SH)

General:  12 SH (420 instructional hours) consisting of 12 courses

Airframe:  22 SH (770 instructional hours) consisting of 22 courses

Powerplant:  22 SH (770 instructional hours) consisting of 22 courses

The Aviation Maintenance Technician program contains approximately 40% lecture and 60% lab and hands-on instruction. A complete list of courses can be found in the catalog. Transferring credits from one NCI program to another is authorized based on course and program applicability. An integrated part of instruction is to ensure job related health, safety, and fire prevention is addressed in each program.

Certification

Although students can be employed within the aviation field without additional credentials upon program completion, most companies prefer students to complete the Federal Aviation Administration certification. Students seeking to earn their certification must complete the following:

1. Complete the hours and curriculum of an approved FAA Part 147 program
2. Complete the required written testing for General, Airframe and/or Powerplant. (Depending on the FAA certification; i.e. Airframe or Powerplant or both)
3. Complete the Oral & Practical exam with an FAA approved Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME).

REQUIRED MATERIALS(Supplies needed 1st training day)

• Textbooks
• Pencils, Pens
• Highlighter in yellow only
• College / Wide ruled paper
• Paper without lines (for drawing course)
• Calculator – Casio FX-115ES PLUS
• Hearing Protection – Earmuffs & Ear Plugs
• Safety Glasses
• Electronic device – capable of accessing the internet, has storage abilities, word document and PDF viewer, email access, and other functions necessary for course work. Must be able to access www.FAA.gov. Examples include but not limited to laptop, tablet, netbook, iPad, etc.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Program (AMT 147): No experience required.

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