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The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program concentrates on aircraft Airframe and Powerplant maintenance to prepare students to test for certification as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) maintenance technician.
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.
After completing this degree, students can then transfer to a four-year institution to complete their Bachelors Degree requirements. NCTC has articulation agreements with a number of area institutions including the University of North Dakota, St. Cloud State University, Metropoitan State University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, and Winona State University.
Northland offers a multitude of opportunities, whether you're beginning your degree or returning to college. We're affordable, convenient, and flexible. Take your life North at Northland.
Feel like you need a little more direction? Our GPS LifePlan website helps students set goals and design plans that will lead them to the success they desire. Consult our GPS LifePlan website for information for your career, work, and educational planning!
Are you ready to begin the Aviation Maintenance Technology A.A.S. at Northland? Take your first step toward becoming a student at Northland.
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
There are no special admission requirements for the Aviation Maintenance Technology program.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVIA 1101 | Aviation Basics | 6 credits |
| AVIA 1102 | Math & Physics | 2 credits |
| AVIA 1104 | Weight & Balance | 2 credits |
| AVIA 1105 | Basic Electricity | 5 credits |
| AVIA 1107 | Inspection/Treatment | 3 credits |
| AVIA 1110 | Shop Tools/Hardware | 1 credits |
| AVIA 1120 | Airframe Inspection | 3 credits |
| AVIA 1121 | Nonmetallic Structures | 5 credits |
| AVIA 1123 | Sheet Metal | 6 credits |
| AVIA 1125 | Hydraulics/Landing Gear | 6 credits |
| AVIA 1127 | Environ/Assembly/Rigging | 6 credits |
| AVIA 2201 | Reciprocating Theory/Main | 7 credits |
| AVIA 2203 | Turbine Eng Theory/Maint | 7 credits |
| AVIA 2205 | Ign/Fuel Metering/Pwrplt | 8 credits |
| AVIA 2207 | Propellers/Pwrplt Inspec | 5 credits |
| AVIA 2223 | Fire/Fuel/Instr Systems | 4 credits |
| AVIA 2225 | Electric Troubleshooting | 8 credits |
| CRLT 2103 | Job Seeking/Keeping | 1 credits |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1112 | Composition II | 3 credits |
| G5: History/Social Elec | 3 credits | |
| G6: Human/Fine Arts Elec | 3 credits | |
| G3:Natural Sci or G4:Math | 3 credits | |
| MN Transfer Curriculum Electives | 3 credits | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 103 credits | |
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
Northland College has a first rate placement record. Numerous companies contact Northland to recruit graduates for jobs. Some of those companies include: Atlantic Coast Airlines Cessna, Columbia Helicopters Continental Airlines, Delta Mesaba, Timco, UND Aerospace, and Pinnacle.
Most aviation employers offer competitive compensation packages including medical, dental and life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacations, sick leave, & flight benefits.
The employment outlook for aircraft mechanics in the state of Minnesota from 2009 to 2019 is -3.6%, a shrinking percentage.
