About
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is an FAA Approved Part 147 program that prepares students for careers as certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics through comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and hands-on aviation maintenance education. Located at the TCAT Northwest Newbern campus, the program provides instruction in General, Airframe, and Powerplant disciplines, including aircraft systems, structures, engines, hydraulics, sheet metal repair, inspection procedures, and aviation safety practices aligned with FAA standards.
FAA Licensure Exams are taken after completion of each diploma.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 18 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,944 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $7,435.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $5,287.25 |
Program Credentials
Campus Locations
Main Campus
340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
Curriculum/Courses
First Trimester:
Worker Characteristic
Human Factors
Mathematics
Physics for Aviation
Materials, Hardware, Processes
Aircraft Drawings
Cleaning Corrosion Control
Ground Operations and Servicing
Fluid Lines & Fittings
Weight and Balance
Inspection Concepts, Techniques
Regulations, Maintenance, Records, & Publications
Fundamentals of Electricity, Electronics
Second Trimester:
Worker Characteristic
Rotorcraft Fundamentals
Metallic Structures
Non-Metallic Structures
Flight Controls
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
Landing Gear Systems
Environmental Systems
Third Trimester:
Worker Characteristic
Aircraft Instrument Systems
Communication & Navigation Systems
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Ice & Rain Control Systems
Airframe Fire Protection Systems
Water and Waste Systems
Airframe Inspection
Fourth Trimester:
Worker Characteristic
Reciprocating Engines
Engine Inspection (Recip)
Engine Instrument Systems (Recip)
Engine Fire Protection Systems (Recip)
Engine Electrical Systems (Recip)
Reciprocating Engine Induction & Cooling Systems
Engine Lubrication Systems (Recip)
Ignition and Starting Systems (Recip)
Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems (Recip)
Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems (Recip)
Propellers (Recip)
Fifth Trimester:
Worker Characteristic
Turbine Engines
Engine Inspection (Turbine)
Engine Instrument Systems (Turbine)
Engine Fire Protection Systems (Turbine)
Engine Electrical Systems (Turbine)
Engine Lubrication Systems (Turbine)
Ignition and Starting Systems (Turbine)
Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems (Turbine)
Turbine Engine Air Systems
Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems (Turbine)
Propellers (Turbine)
Certifications
FAA Part 147
