Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Aviation Maintenance Technician school of SAU Tech is designed to provide up-to-date, intensive training for this occupational field. Completion of this school, certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Title 14 CFR Part 147, meets the training and experience requirements of the FAA for Airframe and/or Powerplant certificate ratings. The number of credit hours is determined by the FAA.
The Aviation Maintenance Technology curriculum is divided into three parts: General, Airframe, and Powerplant. A student enrolling in this course of study must first enroll for the general curriculum. Upon completion of the general section, the student may elect to pursue the Airframe and/or Powerplant section.
Successful completion of the Powerplant courses satisfies FAA requirements of training and experience prior to testing for Powerplant ratings. Upon reaching the Powerplant training milestone, students will be awarded the Aviation Maintenance PowerPlant Technical Certificate. Aviation maintenance technicians may expect to gain employment in a wide variety of fields and locations. Various fields include but are not limited to airline, manufacturing, repair station, charter operation, corporate, general aviation, and airport operation. Very lucrative aviation maintenance positions are available in state as well as across the nation and worldwide. Skill sets acquired through the program also directly fit many job requirements for the missiles/defense industry and other technical fields.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
15
Hours
23
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Camden
Local WIB
5040 - Southwest
Name of Credential
Technical Certificate - Aviation Maintenance Powerplant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell, Scholarships, and Loans
Refund Policy
Tuition charges and course-specific fees such as Internet fees and lab fees are refunded based on a per day scale specified on the college web site. Other fees are non-refundable after the 100% refund period.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$120.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$350.00 FAA exam fee
Graduation Fees
$30.00
In-State Tuition
$2,530.00
Other Fees
$1,173.00 Mandatory fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,588.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,203.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,261.00
