Aviation Maintenance Training
Comprehensive FAA Part 147 approved A&P Program that can be completed in just 12 months.
SMAT is one of the few schools to offer a comprehensive course in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Maintenance training that can be completed in just one year. The program is FAA approved and provides training and preparation for the FAA written, oral, and practical mechanics tests.
- Low student to faculty ratio
- Individual lab workstations
- Spacious new lab facilities
- Hands-on projects
- 60% lab, 40% lecture
- Tool discounts
- Aircraft mockup systems
Curriculum
Main Courses
General Classes
AVG-140
Basic Electricity
AVG-141
Aircraft Drawings
AVG-142
Weight & Balance
AVG-143
Fluid Lines & Fittings
AVG-144
Materials & Processes
AVG-145
Ground Operation and Servicing
AVG-146
Cleaning & Corrosion Control
AVG-147
Mathematics
AVG-148
Regulations and Publications
AVG-149
Basic Physics
Airframe Classes
AVA-150
Sheet Metal and Non-metallic Structures
AVA-151
Aircraft Covering and Finishes
AVA-152
Welding
AVA-153
Assembly and Rigging
AVA-154
Airframe Inspection
AVA-155
Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
AVA-156
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
AVA-157
Cabin Atmospheric Control
AVA-158
Aircraft Instrument Systems
AVA-159
Communication & Navigation Systems
AVA-160
Aircraft Fuel Systems
AVA-161
Aircraft Electrical Systems
AVA-162
Position and Warning Systems
AVA-163
Ice & Rain Control Systems
AVA-164
Fire Protection Systems
Powerplant Classes
AVP-170
Reciprocating Engines
AVP-171
Turbine Engines and Auxiliary Power Units
AVP-172
Engine Inspection
AVP-173
Engine Instrument Systems
AVP-174
Engine Fire Protection Systems
AVP-175
Engine Electrical Systems
AVP-176
Lubrication Ignition & Starting Systems
AVP-178
Fuel Metering Systems
AVP-179
Engine Fuel Systems
AVP-180
Engine Induction, Airflow, and Cooling Systems
AVP-181
Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems
AVP-183
Propellers and Unducted Fans
Academic Calendar
2019-2020
- Student Orientation – August 23, 2019
- First Day of Classes – August 26, 2019
- Labor Day (No Class) – September 2, 2019
- Thanksgiving – November 28-29, 2019
- Christmas Break – Dec 23, 2019 – Jan 1, 2020
- Classes Resume – January 2, 2020
- Winter Break – February 27-28, 2020
- Good Friday (No Class) – April 10, 2020
- Memorial Day (No Class) – May 25, 2020
- Independence Day (No Class) – July 3, 2020
- EAA Airventure Break – July 23-24, 2020
- Last Day of Classes – August 17, 2020
- Graduation – August 17, 2020
Cost
Maintenance Program tuition and lab fees cost $25,000. Additional costs will be incurred for tools and FAA testing. Payments are due and payable on the first day of each period as stated below. On individual basis, students may be afforded the opportunity to make payments throughout the billing periods. However, a student may be asked to withdraw from the program if a delinquency in payment persists. Students are responsible for their individual room and board.
Payment 1
$5,750
Due 8/23/2019
($6,250 tuition/lab fee – $500 registration fee = $5,750)
Payment 2
$6,250
Due 11/18/2019
Payment 3
$6,250
Due 2/17/2020
Payment 4
$6,250
Due 5/18/2020
Apply to the Maintenance Training Program
We encourage individuals who are willing to meet high academic standards and desire a mission-focused education to submit an application to our Maintenance Training Program. We evaluate every applicant for the potential to be successful in mission aviation and we hope you’ll be the next to join us!