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Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) School (MIAT)

Gain skills to prepare for a career in the aviation industry.¹

Aviation Maintenance Technology Courses

Take a look at some of the courses your training will cover:

Non-Destructive Testing
Basic Sheetmetal and Welding Familiarization
Paints and Finishes
Organizational Behavior
Environmental Science
Aircraft Instruments, Advanced Troubleshooting
Turbine Engine Designs

Navigation and Communication Systems
Navigation and Communication Systems
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Landing Gear Systems
Airframe Inspection
Propellers
Powerplant Lubrication Systems
Reciprocating Engine Instruments

How long does it take to become an aviation maintenance technician?

Oct 19, 2021, 09:20 AM

The length of time it takes to become an aviation maintenance technician can vary. At MIAT, you can train in as little as 24 months.

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1) UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

2) The Robotics & Automation AAS, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Energy Technology programs contain online general education courses.

3) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures for UTI and www.miat.edu/disclosures for MIAT.

10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.

71) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians will be 139,800 by 2031. See Table 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2021 and projected 2031, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed October 13, 2022. The Airframe & Powerplant and Aviation Maintenance Technology programs prepare graduates to pursue entry-level careers in the aviation industry or related fields. Graduates are eligible to apply and test for an FAA-issued mechanic certificate. Career options may be limited without an FAA-issued mechanic certificate, and salaries may be lower. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment, salary, or FAA certification.

80) MIAT aviation programs prepare graduates to pursue entry-level careers in the aviation industry or related fields. Graduates are eligible to apply and test for an FAA-issued mechanic certificate. Career options may be limited without this certificate. Some graduates get jobs other than aviation maintenance technician such as turbine or field technicians. MIAT is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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