Aviation Maintenance Technicians inspect, service and repair airplanes, commercial airlines, and helicopters of all sizes. This hands-on training program provide a well-rounded education in aviation mechanics and systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with:
- aircraft structures,
- reciprocating and jet engines,
- hydraulics,
- electrical wiring and avionics,
- flight instruments,
- and other aviation components and systems.
As a graduate of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the FAA exam for licensure in both airframes and powerplants. Whether you want to work in small general aviation or with large commercial jet aircraft, this program will prepare you for a multitude of career options with major airlines, manufacturers, repair stations, structural repair facilities and other organizations in the aviation industry.
Mountwest is offering an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology in collaboration with Marshall University.
Housed at Huntington Tri-State Airport, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program is designed to allow students to obtain their degrees in addition to earning FAA certifications in airframe and powerplant maintenance (A&P).