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Aviation Maintenance Technician Program

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    Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Certificate Program

    This hands-on technical training certificate program is designed to be completed in 21 months and will prepare students to work as technicians in the aviation industry and beyond.

    • Prepare to test for your FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant certificate in less than 2 years
    • Gain hands-on experience executing precision, detail-oriented maintenance, and manufacturing tasks.
    • Offered through SFU's FAA certified part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
    • Train in our brand-new hangar facilities conveniently located at the Johnstown Airport.
    • Benefit from on-site access to train on a CRJ200 regional airliner donated by SkyWest Airlines.
    • Future AMT graduates will be able to access SkyWest Airlines AMT Pathway Program.
    • Total program cost of $51, 014 includes high quality industry tools.
    • Qualified students can test out of general courses to save time & money.
    • Ladder up to an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Specialized  Studies with only 4 additional online courses.

    Virtual Open House

    On Wednesday, August 7 drop in any time between 6-7:30 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about our AMT program.  RSVP here or join us directly on Zoom.  

    Now enrolling for Fall 2024! Classes start August 26. 

    Apply today to be one of the first students to go through this in-demand training program.

    Rolling Admission: Start Fall, Spring, or Summer

     

    Our Facilities

    AMT courses will be held in Johnstown at SFU's new Aviation Education Center at the John Murtha Cambria County Airport.  Take a look inside our brand-new aviation hangar, where the future of aviation maintenance is taking flight.

     

    CURRICULUM & COURSES

    What You’ll Learn in the AMT Certificate Program

    The Aviation Maintenance Technician Program is a 21-month certificate program that provides the necessary training required by the Federal Aviation Administration to test for an Airframe and Powerplant “A&P Certificate” License. This hands-on technical program provides a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical knowledge as it applies to aircraft. These highly transferrable skills are not limited to aircraft and are valuable in many fields and disciplines.

    • Structure/Delivery
    • Courses
    • Student Outcomes
    • Degree Pathways

    • Program Snapshot

      • 55 total credits
      • 5 semesters
      • Combination of lectures and  labs
      • Courses are taught in SFU's Aviation Education Center at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport 
      • Course descriptions: 24/25 Course Catalog 


      Graduates from this program will be prepared to enter the workforce as an entry-level Aviation Maintenance Technician assuming they pass testing to receive their A&P license. The AMT is designed to prepare students to pass the licensing test at the end of this 21-month program. Students will also learn everything listed through ACS standards as it is required by the FAA.  

       

      FAA Standing

      Saint Francis Univesrity is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School

    • Curriculum 

      General 
          •    Mathematics  
          •    Physics for Aviation
          •    Aircraft Drawings  
          •    Weight and Balance  
          •    Cleaning and Corrosion Control  
          •    Aircraft Materials, Hardware and Processes  
          •    Fluid Lines and Fittings  
          •    Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics  
          •    Human Factors  
          •    Ground Operations and Servicing  
          •    Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records and Publications  
          •    Inspection Concepts and Techniques  

      Airframe I  
          •    Landing Gear Systems  
          •    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
          •    Aircraft Fuel Systems
          •    Airframe Inspections
          •    Metallic Structures
          •    Flight Controls  

      Airframe II  
          •    Aircraft Electrical Systems
          •    Communications/Navigation Systems
          •    Aircraft Instrument Systems
          •    Environmental Systems
          •    Non-Metallic Structures
          •    Water and Waste Systems
          •    Ice and Rain Control Systems
          •    Rotorcraft Fundamentals
          •    Airframe Fire Protection Systems  

      Powerplant I 
          •    Reciprocating Engines
          •    Turbine Engines
          •    Engine Inspection
          •    Propellers
          •    Engine Electrical Systems
          •    Engine Instrument Systems  

      Powerplant II 
          •    Ignition and Starting Systems
          •    Engine Fire Protection Systems
          •    Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems
          •    Lubrication Systems
          •    Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems
          •    Turbine Engine Air Systems
          •    Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems  

    • Learning Goals:  

      • Apply knowledge of general classes as they relate to aviation systems.  
         
      • Apply knowledge from classes and perform Airframe maintenance proficiently.  
         
      • Apply knowledge from classes and perform Powerplant maintenance proficiently.  
         

      Students will attain the knowledge through lectures and labs to pass the licensing test at the end of this 21-month program. Students will also learn everything listed through ACS standards as it is required by the FAA.  

      Objectives:  

      Students will have a solid foundation for every element found in ATA chapters which are standard aircraft maintenance sections. Enough so that they will pass their oral, written, and practical tests which will grant them their A&P License.  

      • Students will be able to complete assigned tasks and projects on airframe and powerplant systems using tools.  
         
      • Students will be able to apply airframe theories and concepts to hands-on projects.  
         
      • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of operation, inspection, servicing, repair, and troubleshooting procedures for aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.  
         
      • Students will be able to inspect aircraft systems to identify defects.  
         
      • Students will be able to navigate manuals to find required documentation to repair aircraft.  
         
      • Students will be able to apply theories to different engines and engine systems.  
         
      • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of operation, inspection, servicing, repair, and troubleshooting procedures for aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.  
         

    • Associate of Applied Sciences in Specialized Studies Aviation Maintenance Technician

      Students who wish to pursue a college degree in addition to the AMT Certification may enroll in the Associate of Applied Science in Specialized Studies.  This laddering degree program allows students to count credits earned in the AMT program toward their A.A.S. with only 4 additional online courses required to earn an A.A.S.   Breakdown of courses by semester: Plan of Study

      Credits can also be used to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership.

    AMT Tuition and Fees

    • Total Program Costs

      AMT Estimated Program Costs

       Based on 2024-25 Tuition Rates

      Total Student Cost: $51,013.20

      • First-semester: $16,112.68 
        includes optional tools and laptop fees: see breakdown
      • Additional semesters (each/estimated): $8833.88 

       

    • Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

      Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

      Based on 2024-25 Tuition Rates

      AMT Tuition  
      per semester      		$7,975
      AMT Tools (optional):
      one-time fee      		$5,428.80
      Laptop Fee (optional):
      one-time fee      		$1,450
      Technology Fee:
      per semester      		$30
      AMT Uniform:
      one-time fee      		$190
      AMT Lab fee 
      per semester      		$85
      AMT Exam Fee 
      per semester      		$105
      Book Fee 
      per semester      		$593.88

      Additional Details: 

      Tuition: Tuition is charged at a flat rate. Any credits over the base will be charged at the Division of Professional Studies rate.  

      One-Time Fees: Billed at the start of the program. 

      Optional Fees: Can be waived if the student already owns tools or a laptop that meets the program specs.

      Uniform Fee: Includes 5 uniforms per student.

      Exam Fee: Covers 3 written tests at $175 each. SFU purchases vouchers for students to test at the end of the program. 

      Out-of-Pocket Expense: Students should budget an estimated $525 in addition to these above fees to cover the third-party  DME Fee for proctoring.  

    Contact Us

    Pavkovich

     

    Brianna Pavkovich
    Director of the Aviation Maintenance Technician School
    814-471-1153
    bpavkovich@francis.edu

     
     

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    Industry Need for AMTs

    The U.S. Department of  Labor cites a critical workforce gap  in the aviation maintenance field with an estimated 132,000 new technicians needed in the United States alone by 2040. SFU's Aviation Maintenance Technician training program was developed to help fill this workforce need.

    Aviation Maintenance Technician School

    Saint Francis University received a  $1 million grant from the ARC's POWER Initiative in 2022 to launch an Aviation Maintenance Technician School at the John P. Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport in Johnstown through a collaboration with the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority, Nulton Aviation Services, Cambria County, SkyWest Airlines,  Lockheed Martin Aeroparts, Inc., and Martin-Baker America. The AMTS aims to provide a fast-paced program that prepares students for work as Aviation Maintenance Technicians with both Airframe and Powerplant certifications.

     

    Elite Partner with Skywest Airlines

     In 2022, SFU became an Elite Partner with SkyWest Airlines. The partnership allows SFU students to access SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway Program and the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Pathway Program. 

    These programs allow students access to various benefits while completing their training, including mentoring by experienced pilots and mechanics, enhanced company seniority, and a guaranteed job interview.

     

    SFU Aviation News

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    Aviation Hanger

    Inside look at SFU's new AMT program

    University Communications & Marketing | 07/24/2024
    On August 26 we will welcome our first class of certificate students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program! The video below offers a sneak-peek tour inside our brand-new aviation hangar, where the future of aviation maintenance is taking flight.
    Pavkovich Announcement

    SFU names inaugural director for new Aviation Maintenance Technician School

    Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/10/2023
    Saint Francis University has appointed Brianna Pavkovich of Rockwood, PA, the inaugural director of the university's newest workforce development initiative, the Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate program. As the new director, her first duties include guiding the program through the FAA approval process with the goal of beginning classes in Fall 2024. 
    Rob Young, Governor Wolf, Br. Marius Strom

    SFU Receives $1 Million Dollar ARC POWER Grant for Aviation Maintenance Technician School

    Marie Young, University Marketing & Communications | 10/18/2022
    Saint Francis University has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to launch an Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The new Aviation Maintenance Technician School will be sited at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport and will offer a 14 CFR 147-certified training curriculum for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.
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    Press Release: SFU launches new Aviation program with Nulton Aviation

    Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 05/19/2018
    PRESS RELEASE (May 10, 2018) A new Saint Francis University program offered in partnership with Nulton Aviation Services of Johnstown will allow students to earn a bachelor's degree and a private/commercial pilot's license at the same time.
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