Aviation Maintenance Technology

• Complete an  Application for Admissions to the college.

• Complete an Application to the Aviation Maintenance Technology program. 

• Have a high school diploma or GED/HISET equivalency on file with the admissions office and confirm that admissions received it. 

• Acceptance to the program is determined by application date and aptitude test score. Seats are limited due to FAA regulations and acceptance to the program is competitive.  

• Complete a mechanical aptitude test. Invitations will be emailed to eligible applicants in April to schedule an aptitude test. 

• Have official ACT scores on file with the admissions office. ACT Composite Score of 15 required. Super Scores not accepted. 

• Upon acceptance into the program, a Negative 5-panel drug screen must be submitted no sooner than July 15th. Failure to submit a negative 5-panel drug screen or submission of a positive 5-panel drug screen will result in a forfeit of seat in the program. (Drug Screen Policy & Test Result Form)

Admissions to the college does not guarantee admissions to the program of study.

Students who complete the technical portion of the curriculum/program will be eligible to take the required Federal Aviation Administration exams. Upon passing the exams, the FAA will issue that individual a Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and/or Powerplant rating.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Curriculum

Aviation Maintenance Technology Tool List

• Calvin Cooper, Instructor   Phone: (662) 280-6183  email: ccooper@northwestms.edu 
  Campus/Office Location: DeSoto Center- Olive Branch
• David Lindsey, Instructor   Phone: (662) 280- 6182  email: dlindsey@northwestms.edu
  Campus/Office Location: DeSoto Center- Olive Branch

• Kelsey Baker, Career Counselor   Phone: (662) 280-6127  email: kbaker@northwestms.edu
  Campus/Office Location: DeSoto Campus

Professional Licensure or Certifications