How do I get in the Aviation Maintenance program?
Acceptance in the program is in the Fall semester. The program is four semesters, both fall and spring and summer courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Keep in mind that program admittance is competitive, following are admission criteria:
Special Admissions Requirements: Admission forms for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program may be obtained from Northwest/DeSoto Center, 5197 W.E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS, 38671. Admission forms must be sent to both the Office of Admissions and Records and to the Program Director, Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Admission requirements include:
1. Completed Aviation Maintenance Program application.
2. Interview with Aviation Program lead instructor.
3. Must provide a recent, clean, drug/alcohol screen result at applicant’s expense.
4. Applicant must pass a basic, “hands-on” mechanical aptitude test at interview. The Aviation Maintenance Program has a maximum enrollment of 20 students per class as designated by the FAA. Notification of acceptance to the program must be from the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Director. Applications for admission must be received by June 1.
When all documents are completed and received, an interview with an instructor will be scheduled. Applicants will be notified of the interview schedule. The deadline for returning all documents is June 1st.
