Northwest Mississippi Community College

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program offered by Northwest Mississippi Community College has been developed for the preparation of mechanics in the aeronautical maintenance field, bearing the qualifications for an FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant rating(s). This program and its curriculum is an approved Federal Aviation Regulations Part 147 school. Upon completion of the program, a student is eligible to take the prescribed written, oral and practical exams given by the Federal Aviation Administration. Showing satisfactory completion of these exams, the student will receive their Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and/or Powerplant rating, which gives them the authority to perform inspections, minor repairs, and alterations to fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Graduates will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree through Northwest.