Are You... - Excited to fly?
- Able to meet aircrew physical standards, including vision?
- Good at practical math problems?
- Interested in mechanical systems?
Skills You'll LearnAircraft mechanical repairAircraft structural repairAircrew flight operations
Training You'll Get - AMTs receive 20 weeks of blended on-the-job training at one of 26 Coast Guard air stations, in addition to in-class training at the Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth City, NC. You will learn about aircraft systems, metal work, composite repair, electrical theory and troubleshooting, and paint applications.
- Advanced composite repair, aircraft systems, and airframe specific training, as well as advanced training in helicopter rescue operations.
- Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational opportunities leading to an Associate or Bachelors Degree or higher may be available. Specifically, the Aviation Technology program is available to the AMT rating.
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