Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Program Description
The Aircraft Maintenance Technology program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for obtaining the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certification and an entry level position in industry.
A&P Mechanics hold skills that are also sought by industries other than aviation. The program has a variety of piston, jet and rotary winged aircraft that allow students to perform hands-on tasks as part of their training.
The aviation maintenance field is projected to need 716,000 new aircraft mechanics over the next 20 years.
Career Opportunities
Average Salary $65,500 Idaho $78,680 National
97% Five Year Placement Rate
- National and regional airlines
- Airports, flying fields, and aircraft services
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturers
- Charter airlines
Program Overview
- Program accepts students in August
- Typical classroom hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Program admits 25 students each year
- Program located at the Pocatello airport in building #74, 1455 Flightline Road
Degree Options
Airframe and Powerplant Associate of Applied Science (2 years)
Powerplant Advanced Technical Certificate (2 years)
- Course Sequence Advanced Technical Certificate: Powerplant
- Program Costs
Airframe Intermediate Technical Certificate (1 year)
- Course Sequence Intermediate Technical Certificate: Airframe
- Program Costs
Bachelor of Applied Science (4+ years)
Minimum Test Scores
| ACT | Math: 16 |
| rSAT | Math: 430 |
| ALEKS | Math: 14 |
Financial Aid Options
Program -specific scholarships are available.
Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS)
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