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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FAQ
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How long does it take to complete the program?
This is a four-week course designed to prepare students for the FAA Part 65 General, Airframe and Powerplant (ORAL AND PRACTICAL EXAMS ONLY).
Choosing a two-year associate degree in Aviation Systems Technology is ideal if you want to enter the workforce quickly and graduate with significantly less student debt.
This path focuses strictly on the hands-on, technical skills required for an FAA-approved Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
The main advantages of choosing a two-year degree is to enter the workforce more quickly with less student debt. In a two-year program your time will be spent learning aircraft maintenance, avionics and basic mechanics.
In a four-year bachelor’s degree, you will also take broad, upper-level academic courses in addition to focusing on aircraft maintenance, avionics and basic mechanics.
You might choose a bachelor’s degree if your long-term goal is to work in upper-level corporate management or want to work in engineering and design for major aerospace manufacturers (like Boeing or Airbus). In a four-year degree you could also combine aircraft maintenance with a professional pilot track.
Forsyth Tech’s program focuses on FAA regulations and prepares you to test and qualify for FAA certification as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). This used to be called an Aviation and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
The curriculum includes core FAA-required courses, basic math/physics and hands-on maintenance classes.
In the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology Systems you will take general education courses in addition to specialized courses including aviation maintenance, airframe maintenance and powerplant maintenance.