Boeing’s 2024 Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts 690,000 new maintenance technician jobs worldwide in the next 20 years. Air Agency Certificate Number N4IT070K.
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
Possible Career Options
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Technician
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Line Maintenance Technician
- Engine Overhauls
- Helicopter Mechanic
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 approximately 17 months for full-time day students, and 34 months for full-time night students.
56 Semester Hours (SH)
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.
Although students can be employed within the aviation field without additional credentials upon program completion, most companies prefer students to complete Federal Aviation Administration certification. Students seeking to earn their certification must complete the following:
Complete an approved FAA Part 147 program
Complete the hours and curriculum of an approved FAA Part 147 program.
Pass the written tests
Complete the required written testing for General, Airframe and/or Powerplant (depending on the FAA certification: Airframe, Powerplant, or both).
Pass the Oral & Practical
Complete the Oral & Practical exam with an FAA-approved Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME).
Supplies needed on the first training day:
- Textbooks (price list)
- Pencils, pens
- Highlighter (yellow only)
- College / wide-ruled paper
- Paper without lines (drawing course)
- Calculator: Casio FX-115ES PLUS
- Hearing protection: earmuffs & ear plugs
- Safety glasses
Electronic device: capable of accessing the internet, with storage, word document and PDF viewer, email access, and other functions necessary for course work. Must be able to access www.FAA.gov. Examples include laptop, tablet, netbook, iPad, etc.
Downloads
- PDFAMT 147 Program BrochureProgram overview and costDownload
- PDFAMT 147 Bi-fold 2026–27Print brochureDownload
- PDFNCI Catalog 2026–2027Full course list and policiesDownload
No experience required.
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