Chattahoochee Technical College is set to launch its Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program after receiving the prestigious Air Agency Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. This certification authorizes Chattahoochee Tech to operate an approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS), ensuring that the college meets all FAA requirements. The new program is designed to equip students with the technical skills needed to diagnose and repair aircraft power plants, both reciprocating and turbine, as well as airframes, both metal and wood. Graduates will be eligible to participate in the FAA powerplant and airframe examinations in order to earn their A&P certifications.
Starting this summer, the new five-semester program will be held Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with priority enrollment for current Chatt Tech students in Avionics or Aircraft Structural Technology courses. This program includes 81 credit hours and 1,695 contact hours of direct instruction and hands-on training, all taking place in-person at the college’s new Aviation Training Academy in Paulding County, near the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport. “This FAA certification reflects our dedication to the rigorous process involved in training aviation maintenance professionals,” said Jason Tanner, Executive Vice President for Academic Instruction at Chattahoochee Tech. “As the demand continues to grow for these essential workers, we’re proud to provide students with the skilled training they need for successful careers in this industry.”
The Chattahoochee Tech Aviation Training Academy, which celebrated is grand opening on April 26, 2024, is a state-of-the-art, three-story facility spanning over 55,000 square feet. It includes a 12,000 square-foot hangar, along with instructional labs, classrooms, and a technical library. The Aviation Training Academy was designed by Croft & Associates, a Georgia-based national architecture, design and engineering firm, with construction provided by Winter Construction, an award-winning commercial builder based in Georgia.

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