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atc maintenance program

Two people work on a propeller type engine at the ATC in Indianapolis

Upperclassmen: Visit the ATC!

Upperclassmen are students who are high school seniors and high school graduates.

You can register to visit the Aviation Technology Center using the link below.
Two men, one a student and one an instructor kneel on the wing of a plane while discussing maintenance

Underclassmen: Visit the ATC!

Underclassmen are students who are juniors and younger.

You can schedule a visit to the Aviation Technology Center using the link below.
A picture of the front of the ATC next to the Indianapolis Airport

Aviation Maintenance Program Information

VU’s Aviation Maintenance Program prepares you for a Federal Aviation Administration certification and entry-level employment in one of the nation’s most exciting industries. Aviation industry growth along with a retiring workforce creates an increasing need for skilled aircraft maintenance technicians.

Located at the Indianapolis International Airport, VU’s Aviation Technology Center (ATC) is designed to allow you to experience every aspect of the aviation industry. The center is home to some of the most advanced aviation labs, testing equipment, and fully operational maintenance hangars, as well as full classroom and library facilities and immediate airfield access.

Close up picture of two people in an airplane cockpit reviewing a manual

Aviation Mechanics: Limited Class Size, Extensive Training

Class size is strictly limited (25 students maximum) to ensure personal attention and instruction.

ATC studies will include 1,900 hours of training in which you will develop skills in 45 different subject areas, with extensive hands-on instruction and training.

ATC studies will also prepare you to pass the FAA requirements for Airframe and PowerPlant (A&P) Certification. Airframe training focuses on composite structures, electricity, welding, painting, sheet metal, instruments, assembly, and rigging. PowerPlant training focuses on turbine and piston engines, propellers, lubrication, ignition, and fuel metering.

A student, wearing green safety goggles, a yellow protective apron, and blue gloves uses a torch to weld two small pieces of metal together. The student’s workspace is a row of steel benches. A bright spark emanates from the welding point.

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: COURSEWORK

Coursework focuses on the design, construction, maintenance and repair of:

  • Hydraulics and pneumatics devices
  • Propulsion systems
  • Propellers
  • Aircraft painting
  • Component overhaul
  • Basic electronics
  • Environmental systems
  • Sheet metal
  • Composite structures
  • Fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft
  • Communications and navigation systems
 

Program Objectives include:

  • Prepare you for FAA certification and entry-level employment
  • Develop your knowledge of FAA regulations and procedures
  • Develop your safe work habits and skills
  • Study all aspects of aircraft, powerplants, hydraulics, and auxiliary systems

Aviation Maintenance Career Opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Major airlines and regional air carriers
  • Executive air transport
  • Aircraft manufacturers
  • FAA approved repair stations
  • Fixed Base Operations

In addition:

  • Composites companies
  • Sheet metal positions
  • Welding positions
  • and even careers in the automotive/racing industry!
  • Gainful Employment Information - Frame
  • Gainful Employment Information - Power plant


Contact the ATC

ATC@vinu.edu

317-381-6000

 Our Faculty

John Graves

Instructor

jgraves [at] vinu.edu

John Graves Instructor Aviation Tech Center jgraves@vinu.edu

Frederick Evans

Assistant Professor

fevans [at] vinu.edu

Frederick Evans Assistant Professor Aviation Tech Center fevans@vinu.edu

Michael Rosemark

Adjunct Faculty

mrosemark [at] vinu.edu

Michael Rosemark Adjunct Faculty Aviation Tech Center mrosemark@vinu.edu

Benjamin Brown

Aviation Maintenance Recruiter

benjamin.brown [at] vinu.edu

Benjamin Brown Aviation Maintenance Recruiter Aviation Tech Center benjamin.brown@vinu.edu

Daniel Brown

Teacher - Substitute/Hrly

daniel.brown [at] vinu.edu

Daniel Brown Teacher - Substitute/Hrly Aviation Tech Center daniel.brown@vinu.edu

Daphne Brose

daphne.brose [at] vinu.edu

Daphne Brose Aviation Tech Center daphne.brose@vinu.edu

Debra Bandy

Secretary II

dbandy [at] vinu.edu

Debra Bandy Secretary II Aviation Tech Center dbandy@vinu.edu

Dennis Callender

Parts Room Manager

dcallender [at] vinu.edu

Dennis Callender Parts Room Manager Aviation Tech Center dcallender@vinu.edu

Erick Donker

Teacher - Substitute/Hrly

erick.donker [at] vinu.edu

Erick Donker Teacher - Substitute/Hrly Aviation Tech Center erick.donker@vinu.edu

Genevieve Masri

Media Center Secretary

genevieve.masri [at] vinu.edu

Genevieve Masri Media Center Secretary Aviation Tech Center genevieve.masri@vinu.edu

John Terrell

Aviation Maintenance Chair

jterrell [at] vinu.edu

John Terrell Aviation Maintenance Chair Aviation Tech Center jterrell@vinu.edu

Kim Grismore

Secretary II

kgrismore [at] vinu.edu

Kim Grismore Secretary II Aviation Tech Center kgrismore@vinu.edu

Matthew Cooper

Aviation Maintenance Instructor

matthew.cooper [at] vinu.edu

Matthew Cooper Aviation Maintenance Instructor Aviation Tech Center matthew.cooper@vinu.edu

Michael Deroo

michael.deroo [at] vinu.edu

Michael Deroo Aviation Tech Center michael.deroo@vinu.edu

Michael Gehrich

Interim Dean College Of Technology

mgehrich [at] vinu.edu

Michael Gehrich Interim Dean College Of Technology Aviation Tech Center mgehrich@vinu.edu

Michael Miller

Teacher - Substitute/Hrly

michael.miller [at] vinu.edu

Michael Miller Teacher - Substitute/Hrly Aviation Tech Center michael.miller@vinu.edu

Robert Freese

rfreese [at] vinu.edu

Robert Freese Aviation Tech Center rfreese@vinu.edu

Salvatore DeMore

Teacher - Substitute/Hrly

sdemore [at] vinu.edu

Salvatore DeMore Teacher - Substitute/Hrly Aviation Tech Center sdemore@vinu.edu

Stephen Corbin

Teacher - Substitute/Hrly

Stephen Corbin Teacher - Substitute/Hrly Aviation Tech Center

Terry Mullins

Aviation Maintenance Instructor

terry.mullins [at] vinu.edu

Terry Mullins Aviation Maintenance Instructor Aviation Tech Center terry.mullins@vinu.edu

Tyrone Harris

Teacher - Substitute/Hrly

tyrone.harris [at] vinu.edu

Tyrone Harris Teacher - Substitute/Hrly Aviation Tech Center tyrone.harris@vinu.edu

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