Aviation Maintenance Technician
Get certified to work in an industry with growing demand.
Become an indispensable part of the aviation industry. Our program provides the hands-on training and expert knowledge to become an Aviation Maintenance Technician.
* FAA Part 147 approval pending.
Our Partners
The Barrington Irving Technical Training School empowers individuals and strengthens the community through high-quality aviation and STEM education. Inspired by Captain Barrington Irving, its mission is to prepare a skilled workforce for the aviation, transportation, and manufacturing industries.
Experience Aviation is a nonprofit organization that leverages aviation to develop students’ STEM skills. Its mission is to address the shortage of STEM professionals by engaging youth in hands-on, industry-related challenges.
AAR is a global, independent provider of aviation services for commercial and government clients. Through its aftermarket expertise and award-winning solutions, AAR helps organizations enhance efficiency, lower costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality, service, and safety.
Academic Pathways
Barrington Irving Technical Training School
- Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
- Maintenance, Repair and Operation (MRO) technician
At the BITTS program, students gain practical, industry-recognized training for careers as Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) Technicians. These certificates prepare graduates for entry-level positions in airport operations, aircraft servicing, and aviation maintenance facilities, while also creating a pathway to Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) FAA certification.
Miami Dade College
School of Continuing Education & Professional Development
- AMT - Airframe & Powerplant Technician
At MDC, the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program provides comprehensive training for students to maintain and repair aircraft structures and engines through a balanced combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Aligned with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the program delivers rigorous, practical training in Airframe and Powerplant systems. Students gain the knowledge and technical expertise needed to pass all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical exams, graduating as highly skilled professionals ready to begin rewarding careers in the aviation industry.
School of Aviation
- AS – Aviation Maintenance Management
This program offers a sequence of courses providing rigorous content aligned with academic standards and skills for careers in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. It prepares students for employment as supervisors or frontline managers in aviation maintenance, with opportunities in repair facilities and airline maintenance operations. The curriculum includes communication, leadership, task management, human relations, and safe work practices. Students must complete an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Airframe and Powerplant certification before finishing the degree. The program emphasizes technical proficiency, problem-solving, employability skills, and occupation-specific expertise.
Who is this
program for
This program is for anyone seeking to become a highly skilled, licensed professional in a critical industry. No prior aviation experience is required, just a strong work ethic, a high degree of responsibility, and the drive to succeed.
Adults looking to transition from their current job into a stable, high-demand skilled trade. If you're seeking a career with excellent growth potential that doesn't keep you behind a desk, this is a perfect fit.
Young adults who want a direct path to a professional career without the time and expense of a traditional four-year university degree. It's an ideal choice for those who excel at hands-on learning and are interested in STEM fields.
Service members transitioning to civilian life, especially those with experience in mechanical, electronics, or aviation fields. Your discipline, technical aptitude, and commitment to procedure are highly valued and directly transferable to this career.
Individuals who have always enjoyed taking things apart, understanding how they work, and fixing them. If you get satisfaction from diagnostics and precision, hands-on work, you will thrive in this program.
Anyone with a passion for aircraft and the aviation industry who wants to play a crucial, hands-on role in keeping them safe and operational.