Aviation

Reach for new heights with a career in aviation.

When you study aviation maintenance at Penn College, even the sky isn’t the limit.

Our hands-on approach to education, small class sizes, and expert faculty make learning engaging. You’ll be actively immersed in your education, energized, and prepared to dive into a high-demand career in this growing industry.

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Aviation Maintenance Technology (B.S.)

Prepare for your FAA Mechanical Licenses with hands-on experiences in metal fabrication, electrical and hydraulics, composite structures, reciprocating engines, turbine engines, avionics systems, and more.

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Aviation Technology (A.A.S.)

Hone the technical skills to land an in-demand position as an aircraft maintenance technician.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate

Gain the real-world skills you need to fuel your future in aviation maintenance. 

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Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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When you study at Penn College, your instructors will do more than know your name. They'll get to know you. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your success, Penn College faculty are here to support your academic journey.

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Aviation Workforce Success Project (AWSP)

Our nation faces critical projected shortages of skilled aviation maintenance professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a faster than average job growth for aircraft technicians of five percent from 2019 to 2029.* The Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) estimates a need for more than 10,000 mechanics annually to meet national market demand.** Penn College was awarded an Aviation Workforce Development Grant of $214,500 from the FAA to help bolster the numbers of individuals entering these rewarding careers.

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four students posed at competition

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Penn College aviation students ‘soar’ at competition

A foursome of Pennsylvania College of Technology aviation students “soared” above other schools at a national competition conducted at the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix. The inaugural AEA Avionics Skills Competition tested knowledge and hands-on abilities in five skill areas.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Spring 2025 magazine features feats

Read the Spring 2025 edition of Penn College Magazine, featuring the feats of the Diesel Performance Club and its lightning quick “Accelerated Learning” Mack truck; the Hall of Fame-worthy tool collection of Eric L. Anstadt, assistant professor of electrical technology/occupations; the Clean Energy Center’s expanding reach; the architecture & sustainable design program’s past and present, and much more.

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students boarding business jet

Friday, February 28, 2025

Aviation students see 'Constellation' of opportunities

About 100 students at the Lumley Aviation Center experienced a state-of-the-art business jet earlier this week, courtesy of Constellation Brands Inc. The Fortune 500 company flew its Gulfstream G600 twin-engine aircraft from Battle Creek, Michigan, to the Williamsport Regional Airport as part of a recruitment effort for its summer internship program.

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