Why study Aviation Systems Technology?
Are you interested in aviation mechanics? Forsyth Tech’s two-year Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Systems Technology will prepare you to become a Federal Aviation Association (FAA)-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). In this program, you will gain knowledge and skills in areas such as aircraft maintenance, avionics and air traffic control. With a strong foundation in the technical and practical aspects of aviation, you can pursue opportunities in various sectors of the aviation industry, including airlines, aerospace manufacturers and government agencies.
Once you have graduated with a degree in Aviations Systems Technology, you will need to take the FAA exam to be certified. An AMT certification, formerly known as an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification has two parts: “airframe” which refers to the aircraft’s structure and related systems and the “powerplant” which covers the engine, propeller and related parts.
Need help preparing for the FAA certification exam? Forsyth Tech has a four-week course designed to get you ready. This exam, called Part 65 General, Airframe and Powerplant Oral and Practical Test, has an oral and practical section. Forsth Tech’s course will prepare you for both sections.
Degrees & Certificates
Aviation Systems Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Time to Complete:
Two years
Schedule:
Day classes
Forsyth Tech’s Aviation Systems Technology degree equips students with the skills to become FAA-approved aircraft mechanics. The program covers aviation mathematics, regulations, structures, systems, components, and engine maintenance, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in the aviation industry. Embark on your aviation career with Forsyth Tech!
Part 65 Accelerated Prep Program
Course(s)
Time to Complete:
4 weeks per course
Schedule:
Evening classes
Part 65 accelerated Prep Program courses.
Are you a high school student looking towards a career in Aviation?
The Aviation Pathway offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit and gain valuable experience in the aviation field through Aviation Systems Technology.
More Information$29/hr
Average salary range
13.2 %
Job growth
8
Airports within 50 miles
Career Tracks
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airport Operations Specialist
- Aircraft Dispatch
- Flight Simulator Technician
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Forsyth Tech’s Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab is located at:
2739 Aviation Dr,
Winston-Salem, NC 27105