This program is currently undergoing curriculum redesign and will not be accepting new students until further notice. Please contact the School of Applied Technologies for more information.
The maintenance technician degree and certificates prepare students for licensure as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanics. Graduates will be qualified for employment in entry level position in the aircraft maintenance and manufacturing fields. The curriculum will meet FAA requirement for student in general, airframe and power plant subject areas. (The programs are pending FAA approval).
Career and Advancement Opportunities
These programs are positioned to help provide a sustainable workforce for the emerging aviation manufacturing industry cluster in Albuquerque and New Mexico. The aviation companies
that have selected Albuquerque to establish manufacturing and assembly facilities will require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified maintenance technicians as part of their assembly processes and after-sales servicing centers.
Special Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in the AVMT programs must complete an application before being considered for acceptance into the program.