PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Get ready for a career in aviation maintenance! Your classes will teach you basic mechanical and maintenance skills. You’ll also learn how to keep records and follow regulations. Then, practice what you’ve learned with hands-on training in labs. You’ll inspect aircraft systems like:
- Airframe parts and materials
- Electrical wiring
- Hydraulics
- Avionics
- Fuel systems
- Propellers
- Engines
Our program prepares you for certification. Become a certified aviation maintenance technician (AMT) with airframe and power plant ratings. You can work as a technician, inspector or maintenance instructor. Start your aviation career at Ozarks Tech today!
Program Contact
Kyle McKee
Aviation Department Chair
417-447-6983
Accreditations and Outcomes
Accreditation
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more information on OTC accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Admissions
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
Transfer Information
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
COSTS & OPTIONS
CREDENTIAL TYPE |
PROGRAM |
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO: |
LENGTH OF PROGRAM |
COST* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Associate of Applied Science |
Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Technician |
|
61 credit hours |
TBD |
|
Certificate of Achievement |
Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technician |
|
40 credit hours |
TBD |
|
Certificate of Achievement |
Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technician |
|
40 credit hours |
TBD |
|
Certificate of Specialization |
Aviation General Technician |
|
15 credit hours |
TBD |
|
Short-Term Training |
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Varies by course |
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PROGRAM DETAILS (Fall of 2025)
Clicking on the options below will provide overview information, course sequences (when applicable), and specific course descriptions. To see a full catalog of all the offerings at OTC, visit catalog.otc.edu.
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*Notices and Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.