Aviation Maintenance Technology

Program Location

Aviation Maintenance Training Center - Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Email: aviationMX.training@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6414

Note: This location supports all AMT courses.

General Program Information

In addition to applying to Aims Community College, applicants to all Aviation degree programs must complete the aviation application.

For more information, please contact the Aviation Department.
Email: aviation@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6688

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)

AMT students must be at least 18 years old, and pass the FAA-administered knowledge (written), oral, and practical tests for FAA certification. The knowledge, oral, and practical tests are based on the testing standards from the FAA’s Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards, as appropriate to the rating sought. There are three knowledge tests required to receive the Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. AMT students must take the knowledge test(s) before they are eligible to take the oral and practical tests, which are administered by a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). To obtain FAA certification, students must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

Potential Opportunities

This aviation program prepares graduates with the hands-on skills and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications required for entry-level employment as aircraft maintenance technicians. Students gain practical experience working on modern aircraft systems, ensuring they are ready to meet industry standards and succeed in maintenance, repair, and inspection roles.

Advising

For program-specific information, contact the Aviation Department or visit the program web page below:

Aircraft Maintenance Technician, A.A.S.
https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/aircraft-maintenance-technician

Advisory Committee

Nick Accardi - Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance, United Airlines

Lyle Achziger - Community Representative

Collin Caffrey - Founder and President, FlyRoute

Mark Fryan - Director of Quality Assurance and Chief Inspector, Frontier Airlines

Tim Guerrero - Aircraft Maintenance Representative

Todd Lawrence - Pilot, SkyWest Airlines

Jason Licon - Airport Certified Employee, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

Seth Weigandt - Pilot, United Airlines

Aims Aviation Student Representative