Aviation Maintenance Technology
With NDSCS's Aviation Maintenance Technology program, students take flight with a high-demand career!
Launching in Fall 2025 in Fargo, North Dakota!
Get ready to soar into a lucrative and fulfilling career with the only FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program in Fargo. NDSCS is proud to offer this exclusive opportunity, designed to prepare you for the high-paying, in-demand field of aviation maintenance.
Academic Options
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is designed to prepare students for the many employment opportunities in the aviation industry.
Students are given extensive training and practical experiences in servicing all types of mechanical, electrical and structural systems of airplanes.
Students enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program study a variety of subjects, including welding, hydraulics, aerodynamics, aircraft drawings, physics, piston and turbine engines, aircraft systems, aircraft structure, electrical and many more. Training facilities are in excellent condition and labs are very well-equipped.
Students graduating from this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified program are eligible to test for the airframe and powerplant certification upon completion. Graduates' career opportunities in the aviation sector include employment at airlines, fixed base operators, manufacturers, repair stations or general aviation programs.
- Type: Certificate, Associate in Applied Science
- Location: Fargo
- Cluster: Transportation
Why Choose the NDSCS Aviation Maintenance Technology Program?
- Unmatched Location: Fargo’s only AMT program ensures convenience and access for students across the Upper Midwest.
- Exceptional Starting Salaries: Graduates are entering a booming market with impressive starting wages.
- Job-Ready Skills: The aviation industry has more openings than qualified professionals to fill them—secure your future with this career-focused training.
- A Growing Market: As air travel and cargo demands continue to rise, so does the need for skilled aviation maintenance technicians.
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on training at an airport hangar on modern equipment.
- Complete FAA Examinations during this program, and be ready to start your career after graduation.
- Career paths include airlines, manufacturers, repair stations, and more.
Contact Us to Learn More!
Nathan Cowan
Instructor and Program Coordinator
Nathan.Cowan@ndscs.edu
701-231-6933
NDSCS in Fargo
Watch this CNBC news story about why Aviation Maintenance Technicians are in high-demand.
"Experts say there is a critical shortage of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) that can’t keep up with growing demand. Boeing estimates that 716,000 technicians are needed worldwide to maintain the global air fleet over the next 20 years."
