The Aviation Maintenance Technology program offered by Northwest Mississippi Community College has been developed for the preparation of mechanics in the aeronautical maintenance field, bearing the qualifications for an FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant rating(s).
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This program and its curriculum is an approved Federal Aviation Regulations Part 147 school. Upon completion of the program, a student is eligible to take the prescribed written, oral and practical exams given by the Federal Aviation Administration. Showing satisfactory completion of these exams, the student will receive their Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and/or Powerplant rating, which gives them the authority to perform inspections, minor repairs, and alterations to fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Graduates will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree through Northwest.
The curriculum has been planned so that at least 50% of the total time spent in the program is in shop/laboratory training and 50% instructional theory. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program meets on our Olive Branch campus.
How do I get in the Aviation Maintenance program?
Acceptance in the program is in the Fall semester. The program is four semesters, both fall and spring and summer courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Keep in mind that program admittance is competitive, following are admission criteria:
When all documents are completed and received, an interview with an instructor will be scheduled. Applicants will be notified of the interview schedule. The deadline for returning all documents is August 1st.
What is an Aviation Maintenance Technician?
Many aircraft mechanics inspect aircraft engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories—brakes, valves, pumps, and air-conditioning systems, for example—and other parts of the aircraft, and do the necessary maintenance and replacement of parts. They also keep records related to the maintenance performed on the aircraft. Mechanics and technicians conduct inspections following a schedule based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, calendar days since the last inspection, cycles of operation, or a combination of these factors. Mechanics may repair sheet metal or composite surfaces; measure the tension of control cables; and check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail. After completing all repairs, they must test the equipment to ensure that it works properly.
How much can I earn?
Earnings depend on the size, type, and location of the employer and on the individual skill of the worker. Aviation Mechanics generally receive a straight hourly wage. Median hourly wages of aircraft mechanics and service technicians were about $24.71 in May 2008. On average they earn between $20.25 and $29.25, depending on experience and employer. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $15.85, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33.19. This information was obtained through the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
For more information, contact:
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Northwest Mississippi Community College
8750 Deerfield Drive
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Calvin Cooper
Program Director/Instructor
Phone: (662) 280-6183
E-mail: ccooper@northwestms.edu
Mitchell McGehee
Advisor/Instructor
Phone: (662) 280-6182
E-mail: mmcgehee@northwestms.edu
Reference:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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