Aviation Maintenance Technology

What is Aviation Maintenance Technology?

Expertise in the inspection, repair, service, and overhaul of aircraft and engines is the goal of this program certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Interpreting specifications from service and technical manuals, using testing procedures and equipment, diagnosing problems and making necessary repairs are the skills taught in aircraft maintenance. To work in the aircraft industry, the FAA must certify students completing this program.

Students enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program must achieve a minimum grade of C in each AMT course. Computer literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer literacy course prior to admission to the AMT courses.

What are my career choices?

Aviation Mechanic: $83,086
Powerplant Maintenance Tech: $83,086
Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance: $83,086

What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Degree

Aviation Maintenance Technology - AAS

Diploma

Airframe and Power Plant Maintenance Technician

Certificate

Length of Program

You can earn an associate in applied science degree in five semesters or two and a half years if you maintain full-time status.

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.

How Do I Apply

Obtain and review the most recent revision of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Selective Admissions Document. If you are unable to get the document by filling out the form, you may obtain one by emailing Dallas King.
- NOTE: The 2023 revision of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Selective Admissions Control Document will be available on this site on Friday August 4, 2023.
- You may request an Aviation Maintenance Technology Faculty Coach to assist with your application submission. The Faculty Coach can help you answer questions, provide instructions and advise as you move through the enrollment process. You may choose a faculty coach member by going to Coach Registration.
You can attend group advising sessions to get basic program information, instructions, or explanations on the selective admissions process. This meeting is intended for those who need additional information to determine if the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program is right for them. This information session also introduces the Applicant to the FAA’s role in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, including the strict grading and attendance policies you will encounter while enrolled. Please schedule an information session to learn more about the program.
You must attend a Pre-Admission Conference in the semester prior to the semester you intend to enroll. A recurring calendar is provided on page 30 of the Selective Admissions Document, and a conference registration link is provided below.

Pre-Admission Conference dates and registration available

Conference Registration

Existing Students or Applicants seeking enrollment who have taken a college level math at Jefferson Community & Technical College or an institution that the course transferred to Jefferson Community & Technical College may be able to STEP Test the ATE 100 Aviation Math course. The college level math course must have been successfully completed and MAT 110 or higher. Students who take and successfully pass the ATE 100 Step Exam earn the points offered for the ATE 100 course through Selective Admissions. You may sign up for the STEP Exam on the link below. STEP Exams cost approximately $25.00 which must be paid prior to taking the exam.

College Assessment Tests and STEP Test Information

ATE 100 STEP Exam Signup

Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign-up.

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