{"id":16846,"date":"2026-04-10T10:25:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16846&#038;preview_id=16846"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:11:25","slug":"aviation-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/aviation-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation Maintenance Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16846_35eb91-6b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16846_86a01f-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16846_86a01f-41\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe and Powerplant) Associate of Applied Science Degree provides students with a background to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic&#8217;s certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, along with the general education skills to enhance their technical skills. Students will be able to pursue the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification as a mechanic with either an airframe, powerplant, or airframe and powerplant rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This program is offered in partnership with Blue Ridge Community College.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First year courses are taken online from Blue Ridge Community College. Second year lab courses will be taught at the BRCC campus located in Weyers Cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General Education requirement courses can be taken through Virginia Western either in person or online. All AMT classes are required to be taken through BRCC.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students interested in the Aviation Maintenance program must meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brcc.edu\/admissions\/\">Apply for admission to <strong>Blue Ridge Community College<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be eligible to take ENG 111<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have successfully completed MTH 111 or higher before beginning AMT courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/rPMiqKfh3mtiZDd38\">AMT Application<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a drug screening and Shenandoah Valley Security Screening &#8212; an enrollment specialist will contact you with details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brcc.edu\/explore-programs\/aviation\/\">BRCC&#8217;s Aviation Program page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3583&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16846_03d31a-f5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42, .kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 h1, .kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 h2, .kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 h3, .kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 h4, .kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 h5, .kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16846_47ed65-42 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">68<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yvonne T. Campbell<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Dean &#8211; Business, Technology &amp; Trades<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"ycampbell@virginiawestern.edu\">ycampbell@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7272<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Webber Hall W305<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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