Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

The college minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading Comprehension: 66
Sentence Skills: 78
Arithmetic: 50

Note: Some programs may require assessment scores that exceed the college minimum in the areas of Arithmetic & Elementary Algebra.

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Aviation Maintenance Technology concentrates on aircraft airframe and powerplant maintenance to prepare the student to test for certification as a Federal Aviation Administration airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. Students receive hands-on training in modern and well-equipped facilities. More than 20 aircraft, including two Boeing 727s, two DC-9's, a Sabreliner, twin-engine turbo props, three "Huey" turbine-powered helicopters, as well as Piper, Cessna, and Beechcraft piston-powered light aircraft are used in the student’s training.

The diploma program concentrates training on all facets of repair and inspection in electrical, pressurization, hydraulics, instruments, navigation, and engine systems.

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Refer to Aviation Maintenance Technology-AAS.

Student Placement

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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Semester order by campus: Thief River Falls

1. Student will successfully pass the required FAA testing required of an Airframe and Power plant Mechanic.
2. Student will utilize appropriate technology as it pertains to the aviation industry.
3. Student will interpret various FAA Regulations that apply to maintenance in the aviation industry.
4. Student will apply appropriate safety work habits and procedures.
5. Student will apply principles of troubleshooting for various aircraft maintenance tasks.
6. Student will demonstrate the proper use of hand tools appropriate to the industry.
7. Student will use technical information provided by various aircraft manufactures to perform aircraft maintenance.
8. Student will document various maintenance tasks according to the FAA Regulations.
9. Student will read and interpret technical information found in the aircraft records.
10. Student will demonstrate the necessary skills to properly maintain an aircraft in an airworthy condition.

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