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  • Aviation

  • Air Traffic Control

    Associate of Applied Science
    Jump start your air traffic career learning air traffic control language and procedures in the classroom. Take what you've learned into the state-of-the-art simulation lab at Aims, building your skills with hands-on experience using radar and non-radar simulators.

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Associate of Applied Science
    Earn FAA airframe and powerplant certifications individually, or earn an A&P certificate by pursuing both in the Aims Aircraft Maintenance Technician program. Aircraft maintenance technicians inspect, repair and provide maintenance service for commercial aviation aircraft, business jets, smaller general aviation aircraft and helicopters of all sizes. This in-depth training provides a comprehensive education in aviation mechanics and systems, and prepares you to sit for the FAA Part 147 exam for licensure in airframes and powerplants.

  • Airframe Certificate

    Certificate
    An Aviation Airframe Technician, also known as an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, is a certified professional who performs inspections, maintenance and repairs on an aircraft's structural components, including the fuselage, wings, landing gear and control surfaces. They are responsible for ensuring the airframe's integrity, safety and adherence to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations by replacing defective parts, using precision tools and documenting all work performed.

    This certification requires the student to take the FAA Powerplant Test, which includes a written, oral and practical component administered by an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner. Candidates must pass all sections to be eligible for the certificate.

    This certificate program teaches you the core skills to become an airframe maintenance technician on aircraft. Learn the tools, materials and processes to inspect and repair aviation airframe systems, including electrical components, surfaces and structures, landing gear, hydraulics, and pneumatics, flight controls, rotorcraft, avionics and other aircraft systems.

  • General Aviation Pilot

    Associate of Applied Science
    Get experience in private pilot flight training and instrument rating, which teaches you to fly in more difficult weather conditions. Learn the fundamentals of commercial small aircraft or multi-engine aircraft flight and build the communication and professional skills that will help you launch your career in aviation.

  • Powerplant Certificate

    Certificate
    An Aviation Powerplant technician, also known as a Powerplant mechanic or part of an A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanic certification, specializes in the inspection, repair and maintenance of aircraft engines and their components to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety standards.

    This certification requires the student to take the FAA Powerplant Test, which includes a written, oral and practical component administered by an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner. Candidates must pass all sections to be eligible for the certificate

    This certificate program teaches you the core skills to become an aircraft power plant maintenance technician. Learn the tools, materials and processes to inspect and repair aviation powerplant systems, including reciprocating engines and turbine engines and their associated systems.

  • Professional Pilot

    Associate of Applied Science
    Build your pilot career with private pilot ground and flight training, instrument rating, which teaches you to fly in more difficult weather conditions and commercial ground and flight training on small and multi-engine aircraft. Your core and elective classes help build communication and other professional skills that help prepare you to enter the job market.

  • UAS Basic Operator Certificate

    Certificate
    Get in-depth foundational drone pilot training customized to your needs and goals with the UAS basic operator certificate program.

  • UAS Design and Fabrication Certificate

    Certificate
    Complete your journey of flight training and gaining UAS knowledge by engineering and designing your own fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft. Skills obtained in this final UAS academic certificate will allow you to understand how a drone works, its maintenance capabilities, and a variety of design thinking approaches to solving UAS-related problems.

  • UAS Professional Operator Certificate

    Certificate
    Extend your knowledge and flight training with our UAS professional operator certificate program. Skills obtained in this UAS academic certificate will give you opportunities to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations (BVLOS) and learn proper UAS data management.