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atc maintenance program

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.

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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

Employee Portrait Employee Department Job Title Email Address
John GravesAviation Tech CenterInstructorjgraves [at] vinu.edu 
John TerrellAviation Tech CenterInstructorjterrell [at] vinu.edu 
Frederick Evans ImageFrederick EvansAviation Tech CenterAssistant Professorfevans [at] vinu.edu 
LeRoy York ImageLeRoy YorkAviation Tech CenterAdjunct Facultyleroy.york [at] vinu.edu 
Benjamin BrownAviation Tech CenterAviation Maintenance Recruiterbenjamin.brown [at] vinu.edu 
Daniel BrownAviation Tech CenterTeacher - Substitute/Hrlydaniel.brown [at] vinu.edu 
Daphne BroseAviation Tech Centerdaphne.brose [at] vinu.edu 
Debra Bandy ImageDebra BandyAviation Tech CenterSecretary IIdbandy [at] vinu.edu 
Dennis Callender ImageDennis CallenderAviation Tech CenterParts Room Managerdcallender [at] vinu.edu 
Erick DonkerAviation Tech CenterTeacher - Substitute/Hrlyerick.donker [at] vinu.edu 
Genevieve MasriAviation Tech CenterMedia Center Secretarygenevieve.masri [at] vinu.edu 
Kim GrismoreAviation Tech CenterSecretary IIkgrismore [at] vinu.edu 
Matthew CooperAviation Tech CenterAviation Maintenance Instructormatthew.cooper [at] vinu.edu 
Michael DerooAviation Tech Centermichael.deroo [at] vinu.edu 
Michael Gehrich ImageMichael GehrichAviation Tech CenterDirector - Aviation Tech Cntrmgehrich [at] vinu.edu 
Michael MillerAviation Tech CenterTeacher - Substitute/Hrlymichael.miller [at] vinu.edu 
Michael RosemarkAviation Tech Centermrosemark [at] vinu.edu 
Robert FreeseAviation Tech Centerrfreese [at] vinu.edu 
Salvatore DeMoreAviation Tech CenterTeacher - Substitute/Hrlysdemore [at] vinu.edu 
Stephen CorbinAviation Tech CenterTeacher - Substitute/Hrly 
Tyrone HarrisAviation Tech CenterTeacher - Substitute/Hrlytyrone.harris [at] vinu.edu 

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