AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM*

If you like power and excitement then Aviation Maintenance Technology is the career for you! Aviation Maintenance Technicians enjoy being part of one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries and since there is a worldwide shortage of aviation technicians, our graduates are able to choose from multiple employment opportunities with great starting salaries and benefits in both aviation and non-aviation careers.

From performing maintenance on corporate jets to working on race car engines; MIAT teaches students what it takes to be successful in today’s job market. Our program focuses on teaching students the precision technical skills necessary to become FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant Technicians. Our graduates are employable and in high demand; ready for powerful and exciting careers where there are great jobs and money!

Don’t get stuck in a career path that limits your employment options based on the training you’ve received. Companies recognize that MIAT graduates have over 40 highly transferable skills. In today’s economy having skills that are in high demand and transferable to other industries is the key to long-term career growth and earning potential. Can you imagine the CHOICES you’ll have by obtaining this level of technical proficiency?

Here’s a few of the 40 plus precision technical skills MIAT graduates obtain during their training:

• Gear systems and operation
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Composite structure fabrication
• High performance piston and turbine engines
• Hydraulics/pneumatics
• Pressurization, heating, air cycle and freon cooling systems
• Radio and navigation communications
• Ice and rain protection systems
• Fuel control, carburetion and fuel injection systems
• Metal corrosion and prevention
• Interpretation of maintenance manuals
• Painting fundamentals
• Powerplant inspection and documentation
• Electrical systems theory
• FlightSafety Troubleshooting logic and principles
• Fire detection and protection systems
• Auxiliary power units
• Drafting fundamentals
• Fluid line systems and maintenance

* Not all programs are offered at all locations

Benefits and Compensation

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2009, AMT annual salary ranges are from $33,360 to $71,600, with the median being $52,810.