Your future is even closer to home.

Take Flight in Your Backyard

Begin your career in Aviation Maintenance in Northern Kentucky and be the first class to utilize our new location right on CVG’s campus!

Here, you’ll earn your Aviation Mechanics Airframe Certificate (AVAC), which will propel you towards a future as an Aviation Airframe Mechanic. You’ll be fully prepared to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification test.

Then you can combine your AVAC with the Powerplant Certificate, which will prepare you to take the certification test for the full FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certification.

Why Become An Aviation Maintenance Technician?

Efficient

Complete your associate’s degree in 6 semesters / 24 months.

High-Demand

Aircraft techs are in demand worldwide, with growing need in airlines, cargo, and private sectors. Boeing forecasts ~626,000 AMTs will be needed worldwide by 2040.

Hands-On Work

AMT is the perfect career for people who enjoy fixing, building, and working with complex mechanical systems.

FAA Certification Value

Earning both Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificates opens doors to top industry jobs that can pay upwards of $88,000/year.

A Career that Travels

The skills you learn can take you anywhere. From airlines, military, or international companies!

Career Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an average of 12,400 job openings a year

Is a Career in Aviation Maintenance Technology Right For You?

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and want a stable, high-demand career that keeps aircraft flying safely, aviation maintenance could be a perfect fit. With specialized training and FAA certifications, you can build a future in an exciting, global industry.

Be the First

Experience our new location right next to the CVG airport! Hosting several classrooms and the Airframe Lab, you can learn close to home and within reach of one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in America.

Take Your Next Steps Today

Your path at Cincinnati State starts when you apply, but if you’re not quite ready you can reach out with any and all questions. You can also explore all of our college program details like key dates, courses, costs, and financial aid options.

Applying now is FREE and only takes 5 minutes!

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