Founded in 1925, Embry-Riddle University received accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Over 30 programs are offered including aeronautical systems maintenance, aviation maintenance science, aeronautical science, aerospace engineering and aviation. Training programs meet FAA certification requirements and are designed to teach the skills needed to acquire FAA certification as an airframe and powerplant mechanic. The university also offers classes to help students prepare for FAA certification. Earn an Associate of Science degree to prepare for FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic certification and enter the workforce, or continue your education at Embry-Riddle to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation maintenance science. Grants, loans and scholarships are available for financing your education, and the possibility exists for co-op programs with major airlines and aviation services. Airframe and powerplant maintenance degree programs are offered at the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach, Florida, campus.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 South Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-226-6000
erau.edu
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance offers an aviation maintenance technician training program at its school in Orlando, Florida. Available aviation programs include aviation maintenance technology, aviation maintenance technician, aviation maintenance technical engineer, airframe maintenance technician, powerplant maintenance technician and avionics technician. These programs are designed to teach the skills needed to achieve FAA certification in aviation and powerplant maintenance.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
83 Nilson Way
Orlando, FL 32803
407-896-2800
aviationmaintenance.edu
The Miami-Dade County Public School System operates George T. Baker Aviation School whose aviation technician training programs are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. The school offers an airframe maintenance technician program with instruction in flight theory, assembly and rigging, aircraft inspection, landing gear, instrument systems and more for a total of 960 clock hours of training. Their powerplant maintenance technician program, also a total of 960 hours, covers the subjects of reciprocating engine overhaul, turbine engine theory, troubleshooting, engine inspection, fuel and metering systems as well as ignition systems. The avionics program provides 2120 hours of instruction in the operation, diagnosis and repair of avionics electronic systems and components. Baker Aviation is approved to administer the oral and written exams for Federal Aviation Administration certification as an aviation airframe and powerplant technician. Financial aid and career placement services are available.
George T. Baker Aviation School
3275 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
305-871-3143
bakeraviation.edu