Moore Norman Technology Center operates comprehensive aviation maintenance programs serving both high school students and adults at their specialized aerospace facilities, preparing students for Federal Aviation Administration certification and immediate workforce entry in Oklahoma’s growing aviation industry.
Quick Facts
- Length: 13 Months
- Cost: $13,000
- Location: Norman, OK
- Website: https://www.mntc.edu/long-term-programs/aerospace-aviation/aviation-maintenance-technician
Aviation Maintenance Technology Programs
| Program | Approx. Months | Tuition (In-District) |
|---|---|---|
| High School AMT (Juniors–Seniors) | ~10 (over 2 school years) | free |
| Post-Graduation Adult Continuation (A&P completion) | 13 | $6,415.75 |
| Adult AMT — General & Airframe | ~13 | Not listed |
| Adult AMT — General & Powerplant | ~13 | Not listed |
| Adult AMT — Combined Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) | ~18 | $8,895 |
High School Program
The high school program accepts juniors only and provides foundational training through a 960-hour curriculum spanning approximately 10 months over two years. Students complete courses in Aerospace General, Aviation Maintenance Technology I-IV, and Airframe I during their junior and senior years at no tuition cost.
After high school graduation, students must continue as adults for an additional 13 months to complete Airframe and Powerplant sections at a cost of $6,415.75 for in-district students or $7,091.25 for out-of-district students.
Cost & Duration
The high school portion is tuition-free, while the post-graduation adult continuation requires 1,351 hours over 13 months. Total program completion spans approximately 34 months from junior year start to adult program graduation.
Curriculum
High school students complete Aviation Maintenance Technology I through IV and begin Airframe training, preparing them for the FAA General written exam before transitioning to adult status for Airframe and Powerplant completion.
Adult Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
The adult program offers two pathways: General-Airframe (1,309 hours, approximately 13 months) and General-Powerplant (1,309 hours, approximately 13 months), with a combined Airframe & Powerplant option totaling 1,920 hours over approximately 18 months.
Cost & Duration
Tuition costs $8,895 for in-district students and $9,875 for out-of-district students for the complete program. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with the next class starting February 17, 2025.
Curriculum
The comprehensive curriculum covers General Aviation fundamentals, Airframe systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, landing gear, assembly and rigging), and Powerplant training (reciprocating engines, turbine engines, propellers, and fuel systems), preparing students for all three FAA certification examinations.
Accreditation
Moore Norman Technology Center maintains FAA Part 147 certification with FAA-approved and supervised curriculum, ensuring graduates meet federal aviation standards. The program has placed 79% of recent graduates in the workforce, with Oklahoma’s aviation industry projecting 12,700 annual job openings and 10-15% growth through 2030.
Recent Developments and Community Investment
Voters approved a $90 million bond in March 2025 by a narrow margin of 51.69%, supporting Moore Norman Technology Center’s expansion plans. The bond will allocate $32 million toward upgrading aviation maintenance technology programs and expanding capacity for high-demand technical training.
According to Superintendent Brian Ruttman, the center currently turns away 25% of qualified applicants due to limited classroom capacity, with projections indicating 30% of applicants will be denied in 2025. The investment aims to provide “a seat for every qualified student by 2033” while addressing critical workforce shortages in Oklahoma’s aerospace industry, which employs over 200,000 people across commercial, business, and military aviation sectors. Construction will begin in fall 2025 with major projects starting in 2026 and completion targeted for 2033.
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