The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is an approved Federal Aviation Administration Part 147 school and is a nationally recognized course of study designed to prepare graduates for entry into positions as maintenance technicians in general aviation, corporate aviation, airlines, or aerospace manufacturing. In addition to traditional aircraft maintenance courses, the curriculum emphasizes modern aircraft systems including electronics, composite structures, automatic controls and turbine engines. The division offers two Aviation Maintenance Undergraduate Certificates, one with an Airframe and the other with a Powerplant emphasis.

The FAA-approved AMT undergraduate certificate programs provide all of the required content to prepare students to achieve FAA certification as aircraft mechanics with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. Upon completion of the UAA undergraduate certificate programs, students may take written, oral and practical tests that are administered by FAA designees. Those who achieve passing scores on these tests are awarded the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate with appropriate rating(s) by the FAA. After earning either undergraduate certificate, additional study allows a student to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.

Many University of Alaska Anchorage Certificate and Occupational Endorsement Certificate programs are defined as Gainful Employment programs for the purposes of student financial aid. Valuable information about these programs including program cost, graduation rates, job placement rates, student loan debt, and other important information can be found by viewing the Gainful Employment Disclosure form or by visiting the UAA Gainful Employment Disclosure website.

Aviation Maintenance certificates are designed to prepare graduates for employment as maintenance technicians in general aviation, corporate aviation, airlines, or aerospace manufacturing. In addition to traditional aircraft maintenance courses, the curriculum emphasizes modern aircraft systems.

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:

Airframe Certificate

• Demonstrate proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in emphasis area skills: Airframe
• Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft structures and systems, as well as appropriate FAA regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry information: current status, segments and opportunities.
  

Powerplant Certificate

• Demonstrate proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in emphasis area skills: Powerplant
• Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft engines and systems, as well as appropriate FAA regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry information: current status, segments and opportunities.
  

For detailed program information on our certificates, please download the Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology program information [PDF].

Aviation Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare graduates for employment as maintenance technicians in general aviation, corporate aviation, airlines, or aerospace manufacturers. In addition to traditional aircraft maintenance courses, the curriculum emphasizes modern aircraft systems.

At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

For more information, please download the AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology program information [PDF].