What Exactly is an Aircraft Maintenance Technician?
An Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT’s) refers to an individual who holds an Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. Just like pilots there are rules for certification and regulations which must be abided by for use of their certification. AMT’s inspect, perform and supervise maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration of aircraft and aircraft systems.
How Does Someone Become An AMT?
The FAA requirements for eligibility for a mechanic certificate include the following:
Be 18 or older; Be able to read, speak, and understand English; Meet the experience or educational requirement; and Pass a set of required tests. The required tests include, first, a set of computerized knowledge tests; these are followed by a practical test, which includes an oral examination.
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Federal Aviation Administration
National Aviation Academy meets standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools and holds FAA Certificates # DV9T100-R and # EC6T068K.
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Council on Occupational Education
National Aviation Academy - Tampa Bay is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
National Aviation Academy - New England is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. For more than 40 years, ACCSC has been providing oversight for career oriented education and they currently have more than 800 member institutions. To achieve accreditation, National Aviation Academy's staff, teaching methodology, facilities, and operation were evaluated by a team of recognized educators and was awarded accreditation.
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Be One Of The Million
The commercial aviation industry will require 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel over the next 20 years to accommodate the strong demand for new and replacement aircraft, according to a crew assessment forecast from Boeing (NYSE: BA). Airlines will need an average of 23,300 new pilots and 30,000 new maintenance personnel per year from 2010 to 2029. The crew assessment forecast is based on Boeing's Current Market Outlook, widely regarded as the most comprehensive and respected analysis of the commercial aviation market. "When you add up all the numbers, you quickly understand the issues facing this industry," said Roei Ganzarski, chief customer officer, Boeing Training & Flight Services. "Our challenge is adapting our training to engage the future generation of people who will fly and maintain the more than 30,000 airplanes that will be delivered by 2029."
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