Aviation Maintenance Pre-College Enrollment

Are you a current high school student looking to get early involvment in classes that will give you real world technical skills and enhance your career potential? Kansas State University Salina offers Associate and Bachelors Aviation Maintenance Management classes that will teach you hands on skills with more than 10 actual aircraft, from a Bell 206 helicopter to a cabin-class, turbine-powered King Air 90.

Learn troubleshooting and analytical skills when you work on these aircraft, aircraft systems, electrical simulators and build your own aircraft components. We prepare aviation maintenance management students with the technical skills needed to excel in their career. You’ll learn the techniques of an aviation mechanic while also mastering the skills necessary to develop your career into a leadership role.

HIGH-PAYING & IN-DEMAND CAREER

As the number of jobs in the aviation maintenance industry grows, the demand for competent and qualified maintenance individuals increases. Aviation maintenance mechanics earn, on average, $72,000+ per year.

SIMPLE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Get your degree at a university that meets all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate. Graduate with your bachelor's degree and also be prepared to take the FAA A&P certification exams.

CERTIFIED MECHANIC IN 2 YEARS

Our Aviation Maintenance Associate Degree is your passport to a thrilling career as an Aviation Mechanic. In the program, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of aircraft operations and the advanced technology required to maintain and inspect them.

Future Ready

In addition to hands on learning, you can also get your degree at a university that meets all Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the Air frame and Powerplant certificate. Graduate with your associate degree prepared to take the FAA A&P certification exams. Because we’re an FAA-certified testing location with professors who are mechanical examiners, you can take your exams right on campus - no travel required.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in private, commercial and military sectors. Career options for aviation maintenance management graduates include, but are not limited to:

• A&P Mechanic
• Aircraft Electrician
• Flight Test Mechanic
• Aircraft Instrument Mechanic
• Avionics Technician
• Jet Engine Mechanic

Course Curriculum

Learn more about the courses in the aviation maintenance pre-college associate program.

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