atc maintenance program

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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.

Visit as an upperclassman

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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.

Visit as an underclassman

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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.

View the Maintenance Facilities

See the Maintenance Hangar

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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.

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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

Majors in Maintenance Program

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	Department	Job Title	Email Address
John Graves	Aviation Tech Center	Instructor	jgraves [at] vinu.edu
Frederick Evans	Aviation Tech Center	Assistant Professor	fevans [at] vinu.edu
LeRoy York	Aviation Tech Center	Adjunct Faculty	leroy.york [at] vinu.edu
Michael Deroo	Aviation Tech Center		michael.deroo [at] vinu.edu
Michael Gehrich	Aviation Tech Center	Interim Dean College Of Technology	mgehrich [at] vinu.edu

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