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North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) invites the public to an open house celebrating the launch of its new Aviation Maintenance Technology program. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 6th from 1 to 6 p.m. at the NDSCS Aviation Maintenance Technology Hangar in north Fargo. 

This celebratory event will offer community members, industry partners, and prospective students a first look at the FAA-certified facility, meet the instructors and program leadership, and learn more about the program’s hands-on curriculum and career opportunities in aviation maintenance. 

Guests will enjoy tours of the training space, food and refreshments, and interactive demonstrations highlighting the tools and technologies that students will use in the program. Representatives from NDSCS and the Fargo Jet Center will be on hand to share insight into how this program is preparing students for in-demand careers across the aviation industry. 

Event Details 
Date: Wednesday, August 6 
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Location: 1756 23rd Ave. N. Fargo, located near the Fargo Jet Center 

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is the only FAA Part 147-certified offering of its kind in North Dakota. Designed to meet the growing need for qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, the program will welcome its first class of students in Fall 2025. 

“This isn’t just a program launch—it’s a commitment to students, employers, and the future of aviation in our region,” said Terry Marohl, NDSCS Dean of Transportation. “We’re thrilled to welcome the community into the hangar and share what this next chapter means for workforce development and hands-on learning in North Dakota.” 

For more information about the event or the Aviation Maintenance Technology program, visit NDSCS.edu/Aviation. 

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) received its official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 147 Air Agency Certificate today, formally authorizing the College to train the next generation of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). The certificate — presented during a brief ceremony inside the AMT Program Hangar — marks the final milestone in a 12-month application, inspection, and approval process. 

“We are honored to receive this FAA certification, and we’re excited to begin preparing students for high-demand careers in aviation maintenance,” said Terry Marohl, NDSCS Dean of Transportation. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to hands-on, industry-driven education, and we’re ready to deliver.” 

Joining Marohl at the ceremony was Nathan Cowan, Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program Coordinator, who accepted the certificate on behalf of the College. Representatives from the Fargo Jet Center and the FAA’s Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) presented the certificate to the NDSCS team. 

“With this certificate in hand, we can give students a direct, affordable pathway into one of the fastest-growing careers in aviation,” said Cowan. “Our students will graduate workforce-ready and in high demand.” 

Set to launch in Fall 2025, the program is the only FAA-certified offering of its kind in North Dakota. NDSCS will welcome its first class of AMT students to its 19th Avenue North Fargo location, with instruction taking place in both classroom and hands-on at the AMT Program Hangar in collaboration with the Fargo Jet Center. 

“This is more than a certification—it’s a commitment to students, employers, and the future of aviation in North Dakota,” added Marohl. 

For more information about the program, visit NDSCS.edu/Aviation. 

Photo caption (Left to Right): Darren Hall, Fargo Jet Center, VP Business Development; Gary Kwasniewski, Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA; Nathan Cowan; Terry Marohl; Joshua Rychener, Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA; Todd Roth, Frontline Operations Manager, FAA