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Aviation Maintenance Technician

Make the Skies Safer as an Aircraft Mechanic

You love fixing things and are interested in planes and travel. Look to the New York sky! Launch your aviation repair and maintenance career in as little as 12 months with an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) degree at DCC.

 

What You Study in Our Aviation Maintenance Technician Program

You learn to keep planes in the air safely and efficiently with state-of-the-art tools and equipment used around the globe. At our Aviation Education Center and Hangar, get first-hand experience in servicing, repairing and testing aircraft and aircraft systems.

A supportive community of expert faculty commi to your professional success. Prepare for an array of high-paying jobs in general and commercial aviation, airlines and aerospace manufacturing.

Choose your adventure:

  • Airframe and Powerplant Technician (APC) certificate program (12 months)
  • Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree (20 months)

The AMT program is an approved Federal Aviation Regulation School (FAR147.23) FAA Certificate number #7OCT635K. See operation manual here.

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Sample Courses

AMT 101: General Maintenance Practices
Math, charts, forms, human factors, airframe material testing procedures, and more.

AMT 104: Airframe Systems I
The basics of airframe maintenance, service, repair, troubleshooting, and inspection.

AMT 110: Reciprocating Engines
Intro to what you’ll need to overhaul aircraft reciprocating engines.

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Where Do Aviation Grads Go?

Flexible Start Dates

Admission to the aviation maintenance programs is on a rolling basis. New sessions begin in August, December and April. Enrolled students participate in 12- or 20-month intensive training. Classes are held Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m with some Saturdays  required.

 

The Aviation Education Center

DCC @ HVR Airport is home to DCC's pilot, aviation maintenance and aviation management programs. Located on the grounds of Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU) in Wappingers Falls, New York, our new aviation education center features cutting-edge classrooms, labs and hangar space designed for immersive, hands-on learning. 

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Program FAQs

Questions? We have answers. Learn more about DCC's Aviation Maintenance programs.

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Info Sessions & Tours

Sign up for an aviation info session or open house to tour DCC @ HVR Airport and learn more about our aviation programs, admissions and financial aid. We can't wait to meet you!

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Program Fees

Plan ahead by knowing what fees you'll be charged.

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Contact Us

DCC @ HVR Airport


Phone: (845) 790-3660

237 New Hackensack Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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