Texarkana College in Texas has received FAA approval for its new Aviation Maintenance Technician training program, which will begin in January 2025.
President Dr. Jason Smith noted the job outlook for aviation maintenance technicians is at an all-time high with a need for more than 716,000 new technicians globally.
“The aviation maintenance sector is experiencing unprecedented growth and the demand for new A&P mechanics is driving starting salaries upward toward $80,000 in some markets,” he said. “TC’s curriculum is designed to help students quickly enter the workforce within one calendar year with the knowledge and skills required to successfully gain their FAA certification.”
Dr. Smith said the program is designed to maximize a student’s hands-on learning time.
“The TC program is housed in a hangar at the Texarkana Regional Airport and simulates a real-world Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility (MRO),” he explained. “The curriculum is based on a hybrid learning format where students meet at the training facility for four-hour blocks Monday through Friday. The remainder of their day is flexible, allowing students to work remotely by watching video lectures and learning at their own pace. This type of schedule maximizes time to develop technical skills and allows students to progress faster than any other A&P training (Part 147) program out there.”
A new cohort of students will be accepted every semester with 20 to 30 enrolled per semester.
Funding options may be available to students, including Pell Grants through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and student loans.
For more information: 903-823-3012 or TexarkanaCollege.edu
Is this the first example of a “change from normal” for a program like this? Prior to this approval were/are all other programs at all approved schools 2 years long?