Aviation Maintenance

LSTC has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School since 1970. Graduates of the TAM program are employed by airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed-base operators. Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers, reciprocating engines, and turbine engines. Others, particularly those employed by the smaller fixed-base operators, work on many different aircraft systems and may inspect and repair many different types of aircraft. The AAS degree program provides the experience required to obtain the FAA Airframe and Powerplant aircraft mechanic ratings. Each certificate program provides the experience required to obtain the aircraft mechanic rating appropriate for the program completed.

Accreditations and Certifications:
The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accreditation
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification

Degree/Certificates Offered:
Associate of Applied Science
One Year Certificates in Aviation Maintenance - Powerplant
One Year Certificates in Aviation Maintenance - Airframe

Faculty Highlights:

• Founder of the Greater St. Louis Helicopter Association (www.stlouishelo.org/)
• FAA Maintenance and Operations Safety Counselor Rating
• FAA Inspection Authorization Certification
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certifications
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Helicopter Rating
• FAA Commercial Pilot – Helicopter Rating
• FAA Private Pilot – Airplane Rating
• Over 35 years of aviation industry and teaching experience