AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY AT NMU ACADEMICS

Laddering Aviation maintenance technology is a laddered program at NMU, meaning you can earn a certificate then decide to earn your associate degree with no loss of credit. You can also continue into a baccalaureate degree program in technology and applied sciences with only some loss of credit.

The program Aviation maintenance technology is a professional degree leading to a wide array of career options in the field, from maintenance technicians to manufacturing jobs. Northern’s program shows students the latest in aviation maintenance technology by giving them the hands-on experience they need to learn about keeping aircrafts in top working condition. Students who graduate from the program will also receive all of the necessary preparation to take the FAA exam to become an Airframe & Powerplant aviation mechanic, a certification which the majority of today’s aviation mechanics working on civilian aircraft hold.

Good for students who like... Working with their hands Math/Science Fixing things Airplanes

Uniquely Northern At Northern, you’ll not only learn the necessary math and science behind aviation maintenance, you’ll get the chance to put those skills to action working on planes and equipment housed within the hangar located at the Jacobetti Complex. You’ll work on real aircraft, applying what you learn in the classroom to real-world experience that will mirror the type of work you’ll do upon graduation. And just 30 minutes from Northern’s campus is KI Sawyer International Airport, offering job opportunities in the area for those looking to stay in beautiful Marquette.

Immersive learning

With required courses like Turbine Engine Maintenance and Inspection and Aviation Shop Practices, you can rest assured that once you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready to tackle the work handed your way on the job. You won’t just read about engines and information systems and landing gear, you’ll work with them, getting to know the tools of the trade.

Cool tools Engines, aircraft sheet metal, assembly and rigging, electrical systems, hydraulics, all will be at your fingertips as you use the latest technologies in the field to keep aircraft in peak operating condition.

Fantastic faculty

The faculty members in Northern’s aviation maintenance program know what they’re talking about, with decades of combined

experience in the field. Mark Matteson has worked as a quality assurance manager, ensuring safety functions for

three U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG) C-23 aircraft maintenance and logistics support contracts.

Professor Matteson also was the program manager for a U.S. Navy Test Pilot School NU-

1B/U-6A aircraft technical support contract. Keith Norton has experience as a pilot, mechanic and maintenance instructor and also owned his own aircraft restoration

business that specialized in overhauling single-engine aircraft and their components.

Mark Welke came to NMU in 1991 with seven years of teaching aircraft maintenance experience

and logged some 5,000 hours of flight time as a commercial/instrument pilot. Their extensive knowledge

in the field will help give you a step up on the competition.

Special opportunities

In addition to the access you’ll have to tools and materials you’ll use on the job through your coursework, Northern is also home to the Aviation Maintenance Club, which aims to provide an arena in which individuals interested in aviation and aviation maintenance can get together and share their common interests in a social setting.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at nmu.edu/institutionalresearch/disclosure.

COURSES YOU WILL TAKE FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Admissions RequirementsHigh School DiplomaQualified GED holders are also considered

Total Credits 89

Liberal Studies 16Health Promotion Requirements 1

Technical Concentration 72

AMT 101 Introduction to Aviation Maintenance 6 AMT 102 Aircraft Basic Science 6AMT 103 Aviation Shop Practices 6AMT 104 Aircraft Electrical Systems 6AMT 200 Aircraft Sheet Metal/Non-Metallic Structures 6AMT 201 Reciprocating Engines and Propellers 6AMT 202 Aircraft Flight Control Systems 6AMT 203 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul 6AMT 204 Turbine Engines and Systems 6AMT 205 Aircraft Fluid Power and Landing Gear 6AMT 206 Cabin Atmosphere and Information Systems 6AMT 207 Turbine Engine Maintenance and Inspection 6

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Please call the Admissions Office with any questions or feel free to directly contact the department in which you are interested for program-specific inquiries. Submit your application at nmu.edu/apply.

We look forward to getting to know you and telling you about Northern.

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Job outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, aviation maintenance technology careers are expected to stay at a steady pace of 2 percent growth over the next decade.

Salary range Median earnings for those in the industry top $25 per hour, while those in elite jobs with additional training and experience have earned more than $35 per hour.

Where you might work Graduates are employed as maintenance technicians and/or aircraft mechanics by major and commuter airlines, corporate aviation groups, and the manufacturing industry. Some are self-employed, while others are hired by the federal government or armed forces. NMU graduates have gone on to work for major airline companies such as American, Envoy and Kalitta. Some have joined the manufacturing workforce at Enstrom Helicopters and Cirrus. Others have found employment working on small personal aircraft while still others have used their aviation maintenance degree to obtain advanced rank in the military.

EXCELLENCE & ADVENTURE IN REACH

Fearless in the Face of UncertaintyCharles Morey recently finished his aviation maintenance certification and has already spent time working in the field. For six weeks, he helped maintain a fleet of 12 aircraft in Iliamna, Alaska, working mostly on reciprocating engines.

He took a chance heading out to Alaska with no job but accepted one of three offers he received within days of arriving in Anchorage. He said a turning point in his life came from learning how to work on reciprocating engines at Northern, giving him a sense of confidence he never had before.

“Something that I thought was out of reach before, all of a sudden, I had just done it,” Morey said of overhauling a reciprocating engine as a student at NMU. “That was definitely a big thing.”

Most of Morey’s class work has been like that – take something apart, put it back together and learn about the actual machinery by working with it. Along with that, he’s learned to not let opportunities pass him by because of a fear of failure.

Northern at a glance Northern Michigan University is an exceptional academic experience in an amazing location on the shore of Lake Superior in the award-winning community of Marquette. With about 9,000 students and 180 academic programs, Northern is particularly known for its accessible faculty focused on student success and for its affordable excellence. Each full-time student gets a notebook computer and Wi-Fi access.

NMU student Charles Morey worked in Alaska during a college summer

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