Join a rising field by becoming a professional technician in aviation maintenance.
The skyways are becoming increasingly congested. With so many people needing to go there quickly, the need for safe, dependable airplanes to transport them there is more vital than ever.
The Federal Aircraft Administration (FAA)-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician program at WNCC's Sidney Campus prepares students for entry-level aviation maintenance technician careers. The program is divided into three phases: general, airframe maintenance, and power plant, with a total of 1,900 clock hours required. After completing the program satisfactorily, you will be eligible to take the FAA tests for the airframe and power plant licenses.
The availability of courses varies from semester to semester. We ask that you consult with your advisor before registering for classes.
Previous course credit and military training can be applied toward program requirements.
Types of Awards
Aviation Maintenance Associate of Occupational Studies
Aviation Maintenance Certificate
Technical standards for the aviation maintenance program at Western Nebraska Community College are based on an extensive set of subject-area criteria established by the FAA in Subpart D of Part 65 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's), which is part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Prospective students should thoroughly evaluate the criteria at rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory and Guidance Library in order to best comprehend the scope and needs of training. Part 147 – Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools specifies the curriculum for the program.
The WNCC Aviation Maintenance program will prepare you for entry-level aviation repair technician roles that need knowledge of aircraft airframe and powerplant maintenance. These jobs are in great demand and may involve work for a commercial or private airline, Department of Defense and military aircraft operations, agriculture aerial applicators, federal or state government aviation operations, and others.
Aviation maintenance occupations will keep you busy not only repairing planes, helicopters, and other flying vehicles, but also keeping up with the latest technologies employed in today's aircraft. You'll most likely be working at or near an airport or aviation hangar, servicing planes. These positions may have set hours or be on a shift work schedule, with shifts beginning in the afternoons or at night. If you enjoy troubleshooting engines, have a logical brain, and a passion for machines, this is a lucrative career with prospects for growth and the ability to relocate to any region with an airport.
1601 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, United States
(308) 635-3606
https://www.wncc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/aviation-maintenance
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