All over the world there is an increased need for safe, secure, and properly maintained aircraft and with the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at Augusta Tech, the College is fully prepared to meet that need. 

What a great time for Augusta Technical College! After the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Aviation Maintenance Building in Thomson, more good news was delivered. 

In July 2013, the College opened an Aviation Maintenance Building adjacent to the Thomson McDuffie Regional Airport which houses offices, classrooms, and lab space. After a thorough audit of the facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and curriculum, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined that the College was qualified to offer the Powerplant Rating and received an Air Agency Certificate. 

On May 30 of this year the AMT Program received FAA certification to offer the Airframe curriculum, Powerplant curriculum, and the combined Airframe and Powerplant curriculum, completing the certification process. 

Augusta Tech’s AMT program prepares students to enter an industry with both local and global career opportunities. Airframe and powerplant mechanics inspect, repair, modify, and maintain aircraft for commercial airlines, businesses, manufactures, general aviation operators and corporations. Anyone interested in giving their career a lift can apply online at www.augustatech.edu or call 706.597.8265 for more information. Fall Semester classes begin August 25th so now is the time to apply.