AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY (AMT) SCHOOL

Prepare to become an aviation maintenance technician with hands-on training aligned with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards in two years or less at Universal Technical Institute (UTI).⁷⁹ You can graduate with an associate degree and the knowledge needed to test for FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification.

1. Prepare to test for certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).¹²⁸
2. FAA certification prep built into curriculum.
3. Train on real aircraft systems, engines, and tools.
4. Learn from instructors with industry experience.
5. Earn an associate degree.
6. Job search assistance and access to on-campus hiring events.

Aviation maintenance technicians are needed anywhere aircraft are built, maintained or repaired. Graduates may find opportunities with commercial airlines, aerospace manufacturers, repair stations, general aviation companies or government facilities.

Grads who earn FAA certification are prepared to pursue entry-level roles.⁷⁹ As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷

Entry-level opportunities include:

• Aviation maintenance technician
• Turbine technician
• Field technician

With experience, advanced opportunities may include:

• Aircraft restorer
• Avionics technician
• Aircraft electrical installer

Total aviation technician employment is expected to exceed 144,000 by 2034, meaning graduates will be pursuing a field where demand for skilled professionals remains strong.⁷¹