Clover Park Technical College

Why should you pursue a career as an aviation maintenance technician?

Airliners, business jets, helicopters, general aviation aircraft, and more... airplanes come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The Pacific Northwest has a long history of aviation, which is still growing today. Qualified airplane maintenance professionals are in high demand - and it's just getting worse.

Basic abilities in aircraft structures, systems, troubleshooting, regulations, teamwork, and personal accountability are sought by employers. These are the fundamentals of our AMT program, which is taught at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus by award-winning professors. Our AMT students have some of the highest FAA certification pass rates in the country.

If you're interested in the mechanics of flight, this program and career path could be ideal for you.

INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM

Our Aviation Maintenance Technician Program can help you get ready for a rewarding career in aircraft maintenance. You'll learn how to work on a variety of private and commercial aircraft of various types and sizes.

Associate of Applied Technology Degree / Associate in Applied Science - T Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technician

This FAA-approved program is designed to prepare students for entry-level aviation maintenance careers. Graduates will be able to obtain airframe and powerplant licenses from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation maintenance professionals are trained to service and repair all types and sizes of private and commercial aircraft, as well as their propulsion systems, including airplanes and helicopters. Aircraft and component manufacture are two related fields. After completing the needed technical credits, students are eligible for FAA certification.

Jobs with large and regional airlines, aircraft and rotorcraft repair and maintenance facilities, airline and corporate jet refurbishment repair stations, and aircraft and component manufacturing could be available in the future.

The South Hill Campus in Puyallup offers classes.

Prior to graduation, students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must fulfill all college degree requirements. Courses that satisfy the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy criteria are included.

Requirements for Employability

Graduates must pass certification exams administered by the Federal Aviation Administration and meet reading criteria.

Length of Program

This curriculum lasts about eight quarters, depending on how much time students need to complete all of their graduation requirements.

Dates of Admission

Quarters in the fall and spring.

Results of the Program

• Interpret a wide range of Federal Aviation Regulations that are relevant to the aerospace sector.
• Recognize the various airframe and powerplant systems and components present on commercial and regional airline aircraft.
• Use aviation equipment, unique tools, and human factors training to practice safety.
• Based on symptom analysis, develop troubleshooting methodologies for airframe and engine systems.
• Maintain, change, and inspect aircraft propellers, as well as processes for approving their return to service.
• As part of the Aviation Maintenance Technician curriculum, include more rotary wing maintenance instruction.

Requirements for Completion

Prerequisite(s)

Prospective Careers

Technician in Aviation Maintenance

Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, United States
(253) 589-5800
https://www.cptc.edu/programs/aviation