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

Maintenance Training Curriculum

Main Courses

General Classes

AVG-140
Fundamentals of Electricity

AVG-141
Aircraft Drawings

AVG-142
Weight & Balance

AVG-143
Fluid Lines & Fittings

AVG-144
Aircraft Materials, Hardware and Processes/Inspection

AVG-145

Ground Operation and Servicing

AVG-146
Cleaning & Corrosion Control

AVG-147
Mathematics

AVG-148
Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications

AVG-149
Physics for Aviation

AVG-150
Human Factors

 

 

Airframe Classes

AVA-150
Metallic Structures

AVA-151
Aircraft Covering and Finishes

AVA-152
Welding

AVA-153
Flight Controls and Rotorcraft Fundamentals

AVA-154
Airframe Inspection

AVA-155
Landing Gear Systems

AVA-156
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems

AVA-157
Environmental, Water and Waste Systems

AVA-158
Aircraft Instrument Systems

AVA-159
Communication, Light Signals, and Runway Light Systems

AVA-160
Aircraft Fuel Systems

AVA-161
Aircraft Electrical Systems

AVA-162
Non-Metallic Structures

AVA-163
Ice & Rain Control Systems

AVA-164
Airframe Fire Protection Systems

Powerplant Classes

AVP-170
Reciprocating Engines

AVP-171
Turbine Engines and Engine Air Systems

AVP-172
Engine Inspection

AVP-173
Engine Instrument Systems

AVP-174
Engine Fire Protection Systems

AVP-175
Engine Electrical Systems

AVP-176
Lubrication Systems

AVP-177
Ignition and Starting Systems

AVP-178
Fuel Metering Systems

AVP-179
Engine Fuel Systems

AVP-180
Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems

AVP-181
Engine Exhaust and Reverse Systems

AVP-183
Propellers

Academic Calendar

2023-24
  • First Day of Classes/Orientation – August 25, 2023
  • Labor Day (No Class) – September 4, 2023
  • Thanksgiving – November 22-24, 2023
  • Christmas Break/New Year – Dec 20, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024
  • Classes Resume – January 3, 2024
  • Winter Break – February 22-23, 2024
  • Good Friday (No Class) – March 29, 2024
  • Easter Monday (No Class) – April 1, 2024
  • Memorial Day Weekend (No Class) – May 24-27, 2024
  • Independence Day (No Class) – July 4-5, 2024
  • EAA Airventure Break – July 24-26, 2024
  • Last Day of Classes – August 16, 2024
  • Graduation – August 16, 2024

Cost

Maintenance Program tuition and lab fees cost $28,000 ($18.87 per clock hour). 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.

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!