Aviation Maintenance Technology

Program Overview

Aviation Maintenance Technology - General

Regional Technology Center Campus - 2 school years

The FAA-approved portion of the program features three basic parts:

(1) General

(2) Airframe

(3) Powerplant.

You must successfully complete the General program before recieving either the Airframe and/or Powerplant rating.  As the foundation for the Airframe and/or Powerplant portions of the AMT program, the General section features core knowledge and skills used by both Airframe and Powerplant technicians and other aviation personnel as well. You will be exposed to a range of information from hangar safety to physics and aerodynamics to aircraft hardware and precision measuring instruments to blueprints and drawings, basic electricity and AC/DC circuitry to FAA regulations, publications and records. More importantly, you will apply and test theories that apply not only aviation but other technologies as well.  You may earn 17 hours of credit toward a college associate degree. Success at this level is a strong indicator of exciting career potential in the aviation industry.

Aviation touches the lives of nearly everyone on Earth and America's enviable aviation safety record was created by the technical excellence and personal pride of the women and men who make their careers as aviation maintenance professionals.Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT's) from NWACC will become an important part of the $9 billion per year domestic ari transportation suport sector of the U.S. economy.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this economic sector is responsible for more than 115,000 jobs and a total annual employer payroll of $3 billion.

The Aircraft Maintenance Industry

Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT’s) from NWACC will become an important part of the $9 billion per year domestic air transportation support sector of the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this economic sector is responsible for more than 115,000 jobs and a total annual employer payroll of $3 billion.

NWACC AMT’s will also make important contributions to the $120 billion aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry. With a significant presence in each state (Arkansas’ #1 Export is Aircraft and Spacecraft), the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact is felt nationwide.

In addition to their contribution in Arkansas and the U.S., certificated AMT’s work in aviation maintenance facilities throughout the world and repair both domestically and internationally registered aircraft. Currently there are more than 500 FAA-certificated international maintenance facilities worldwide.

Career Opportunities

The aviation industry offers attractive positions for skilled, certified technicians who can repair, maintain and inspect aircraft. NWACC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is second to none in course content and student success. Housed at the Regional Technology Center facility, the AMT program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFRs) Part 147 to offer training leading to FAA certification as an airframe and powerplant technician.

Technical Student Organization

SkillsUSA is a national organization of high school and college students and industry professionals in technical, skilled, service and health occupations.  It is strongly supported by community, state and antional leaders in industry because they realize the need for developing future leaders.

Students receive advice and information from experienced adults in the business world through speakers, tours, contests and other activities that promote leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development.

The association works to build and reinforce self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills through its mission of emphasizing a total quality work ethic and life-long education and pride in the dignity of work.  Students will learn to accept responsibility through a better understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.

Opportunities to compete in local, state and national competitions and for elected offices provide students with the real-world experience needed to be successful in their chosen professions.

Contact Person

David Lohr, Coordinator

e-mail  dlohr@nwacc.edu  

High School Instructor:  jlindsey1@nwacc.edu

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