Advanced Air Mobility Maintenance Technician AAMMT.S.STC
Short-term Technical Certificate - 16 Credit Hours
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Aviation Technology
Effective as of Fall 2024
What is the program about?
The Advanced Air Mobility Maintenance Technician short-term technical certificate prepares students for entry-level technician positions supporting Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) airframe, powerplant, and supporting subsystem maintenance. The certificate includes training on various fixed-wing and vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) UAS designs, as well as emerging electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) AAM aircraft. It also provides an opportunity for experienced traditional aviation maintenance technicians to become familiar with the requirements specific to UAS and AAM technologies.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems propulsion system battery, motor, and propeller inspection, basic repair, and general maintenance.
- Demonstrate Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems airframe, avionics, flight control, radio and communication system, and ground control station inspection, basic repair, and general maintenance.
- Complete Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems maintenance documentation and update records in accordance with best practices and applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Career Opportunities
The Dayton region is well-positioned for continued growth and development in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and broader aerospace industry. Major companies have selected the region for manufacturing and maintenance capability expansion, including in support of the emerging electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector, with projections indicating that thousands of local and regional jobs will be created in the coming years. This program aligns to the key industry sector of Aerospace & Aviation and Advanced Mobility as described by JobsOhio, with average starting salaries ranging from $50,000-$75,000.
