The aviation industry is growing, and a new generation of pilots and mechanics are needed to keep up with the demand. In response to this need, North Dakota State College of Science has announced the return of its Aviation Maintenance Technology program to the Fargo campus. The program was previously discontinued in the late 1950s, but it’s back and better than ever.

The program’s revival comes at a critical time in the aviation industry. According to Darren Hall of the Fargo Jet Center, a third of the current workforce is over 62 years old, and this demographic is rapidly retiring. This means that the industry needs a new generation of skilled mechanics to replace them.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program at NDSCS was one of the first in the country, and it was started by Art Sampson, a friend of Carl Ben Eielson, in 1928. The program was so popular that schools from all over came to see what the college was doing, so they could replicate it. The program taught students everything about wings, engines, and props, and it was a major success.

The program was discontinued in the early 1950s, but it never fully disappeared. In fact, the Fargo Jet Center and NDSCS have been working together for the past eight years to bring the program back. Next fall, the first class of 20 students will start the program, and it’s expected to be a huge success.

According to Terry Marohl, the program’s revival is a major milestone for the college. “This particular rib is from the aircraft called the Wildcat, which ironically is the mascot for NDSCS,” Marohl said, holding up a piece of wood from a 1935 plane. “And this rib is from the late 1920s. It’s a piece of history that we’re proud to have back.”

The program will be a two-year program that will teach students everything they need to know to become a skilled mechanic. Graduates of the program will be able to work in many areas of aviation, including maintenance, repair, and inspection. The program is expected to be a major success, and it’s expected to help address the industry’s workforce shortage.

Key Facts About the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

• The program is a two-year program that will teach students everything they need to know to become a skilled mechanic.
• The program will be offered at the Fargo campus of NDSCS.
• The program will focus on teaching students about wings, engines, and props.
• The program is expected to be a major success, and it’s expected to help address the industry’s workforce shortage.

The Fargo Jet Center and NDSCS have been working together for the past eight years to bring the program back. The center’s director, Darren Hall, is excited about the program’s revival. “We play a role, we played an important role,” Hall said. “We’re proud to be a part of this program, and we’re excited to see it succeed.”

What the Future Holds for Aviation Maintenance Technology at NDSCS

1. The program will be a major success, and it’s expected to help address the industry’s workforce shortage.
2. The program will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to become a skilled mechanic.
3. The program will be a two-year program that will teach students everything they need to know to become a skilled mechanic.
4. The program will be offered at the Fargo campus of NDSCS.

The aviation industry is growing, and a new generation of pilots and mechanics are needed to keep up with the demand. The return of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at NDSCS is a major milestone for the college, and it’s a major success for the industry. According to Terry Marohl, the program’s revival is a major milestone for the college. “Today, if we look at our national workforce of aviation maintenance, a third of that workforce is over 62 years old, and so that workforce is outpacing the new incoming workforce,” Marohl said.

Enrollment Information

For more information about the program or enrollment, contact Terry Marohl at (701) 671-2308 or email at Terry.Marohl@ndscs.edu.

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Quote from Terry Marohl

“This particular rib is from the aircraft called the Wildcat, which ironically is the mascot for NDSCS,” Marohl said, holding up a piece of wood from a 1935 plane.