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W I L S O N T E C H S P R I N G 2 0 0 7<br />
Airframe & Powerplant Licenses<br />
• Central location at Republic<br />
Airport in Farmingdale<br />
• Financial aid/payment plans<br />
available, if qualified.<br />
• Approved for VESID, VA,<br />
DSS, WIA<br />
• FAA-certified instructors<br />
• Low tuition is all inclusive<br />
Aircraft Maintenance Technology<br />
With three major metropolitan airports, six regional airports and numerous power stations<br />
on Long Island, opportunities for career growth are tremendous for well-trained aviation<br />
maintenance technicians. Licensed technicians with Airframe and Powerplant licenses will<br />
find good salaries, excellent benefits and personal satisfaction in this exciting field.<br />
This program provides both <strong>the</strong> hands-on experience and <strong>the</strong> related knowledge to service,<br />
repair and overhaul reciprocating and turbine engines and components, powerplant control<br />
systems, instrumentation, and induction and exhaust<br />
systems. You will practice <strong>the</strong> skills you need in airframe<br />
and powerplant overhaul as you work under very rigid<br />
procedures and <strong>the</strong> close supervision <strong>of</strong> inspectors.<br />
Three curriculum areas must be successfully completed<br />
to be eligible to take <strong>the</strong> Airframe and Powerplant<br />
Maintenance exams. They include General, 400<br />
hours; Airframe I and II, 755 hours; and Powerplant<br />
I and II, 755 hours. Upon successful completion <strong>of</strong> all<br />
exams, <strong>the</strong> candidates receive <strong>the</strong>ir licenses.<br />
Semesters <strong>begin</strong> September and January. Financial<br />
aid is available, call 631/667-6000 x455. The program<br />
is <strong>of</strong>fered at Tech’s new Aviation Facility at Republic<br />
Airport in Farmingdale. Students must meet with a<br />
counselor before registering. Career training loans<br />
available for eligible students. See page 52.<br />
Prerequisites: A keen interest in aviation, an aptitude<br />
for hands-on tasks, an ability to follow directions, and<br />
an inclination to pay careful attention to details.<br />
Transfer Credits: Wilson Tech accepts transfer credits<br />
for work successfully completed in o<strong>the</strong>r FAA-approved<br />
programs. Tech students can earn up to 30 advanced<br />
placement credits acceptable at numerous colleges <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
degrees in aviation technology including University<br />
<strong>of</strong> New Haven, Pennsylvania College <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />
and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.<br />
Students must purchase coveralls with long sleeves,<br />
steel-toed boots, standard hand tools for each curriculum<br />
area (list will be provided). No extra fees for<br />
application, books, labs, tests, or graduation. Testing for <strong>the</strong> Designated Mechanic Exam<br />
(DME) included in your tuition. Waiver for approved military training (DD214)<br />
940-20 M-Th 8–2:30 PM (400hrs, 40 CEU) $3925 General AMT May 21–Aug. 28<br />
935-20 M-Th 8–2:30 PM (378hrs, 37.8 CEU) $3925 Airframe I May 21–Aug. 23<br />
820-20 M-Th 8–2:30 PM (378hrs, 37.8 CEU) $3925 Powerplant II May 21–Aug. 23<br />
Designated Mechanic Exam<br />
Applicants seeking an Airframe and/or Powerplant license from <strong>the</strong> FAA can register to<br />
take <strong>the</strong> oral and practical exams at Wilson Tech’s Dix Hills campus. Prior to registering,<br />
however, students must be authorized to sit for <strong>the</strong> exam. For requirements, call 631/667-<br />
6000, ext. 320. To schedule pre-test interview, contact <strong>the</strong> Designated Mechanic Examiner<br />
at 631/752-1957. The Testing Center is open Monday through Thursday from 3–8 PM.<br />
9430-61 General and Airframe or General and Powerplant $410<br />
9431-61 Airframe or Powerplant $209<br />
To register, call 631/667-6000 x320<br />
For a tour, call 631/752-1957<br />
OPEN HOUSE<br />
April 17 & 18<br />
9 to 11 AM<br />
Republic Airport<br />
Domingo Amadeo <strong>of</strong> Brentwood<br />
is following his lifelong<br />
interest in aviation to earn his<br />
FAA license at Tech.<br />
Financial Help<br />
page 52<br />
To plan your career in aviation, call 631/752-1957<br />
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