New Heights! - Western Suffolk Boces

2013-2014
Airframe & Powerplant Curriculum:
Hours
15
210
15
48
15
69
6
Powerplant II
Hours
Exhaust & Reverser Systems
21
Lubrication Systems
65
Induction & Engine Airflow Systems
24
Fuel Metering Systems
60
Engine Fuel Systems
15
Ignition & Starting Systems
90
Engine Instrument Systems
24
Propellers78
Airframe II
Assembly & Rigging
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems
Position & Warning Systems
Ice & Rain Control Systems
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Aircraft Inspection
Hours
60
122
56
24
12
42
35
12
20
General*
400 Hours
Powerplant
755 Hours
Airframe
755 Hours
 1910 Hours
Long Island Expressway
Exit 49
Conklin Street
REPUBLIC AIRPORT
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Golf
Driving
Range
Marriott
Courtyard
Wilson
BOCES
Tech
✳
WalMart
Route
56th Fighter
Group
Restaurant
109
Southern State Parkway
Exit 32
A&P Licenses
a Western Suffolk BOCES program
located at Wilson Tech’s Northport campus
7200 Republic Airport
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631/752-1957
Take Your
Career to
New Heights!
Dr. Michael J. Mensch
Chief Operating Officer
Maureen Donohue-Whitley
District Superintendant
Nancy Kelsey
Executive Director, Career & Technical Education
Debra Montaruli
Principal, Adult Career & Technical Education
Accredited by
• Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Commission of the Council on
Occupational Education. They may be contacted at: 7840 Roswell Rd. Suite
325, Atlanta, GA 30350, 770/396-3898, fax 770/396-3790, www.council.org
•Western Suffolk BOCES has been accredited as an
Authorized Provider by the International Association
for Continuing Education and Training (IACET),
8405 Greensboro Dr, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102
*all students take unless waived
Route 110
Powerplant I
Engine Cooling
Reciprocating Engines
Engine Run-Up/Change Insp.
Engine Electrical Systems
Engine Fire Protection Systems
Turbine Engines
Auxiliary Power Units
Airframe I
Hours
Airframe Landing Gear Systems
72
Aircraft Instruments Systems
21
Communication and
    Navigation Systems
26
Wood Structures
15
Aircraft Covering
18
Aircraft Finishes
30
Sheet Metal/Non-Metallic
    Structures
160
Welding30
→
General*Hours
Mathematics18
Basic Physics
12
Basic Electricity
83
Aircraft Drawings
36
Aircraft Weight & Balance
30
Materials & Processes
90
Fluid Lines & Fittings
30
Cleaning & Corrosion Control
35
Ground Operator & Servicing
30
Maintenance Publications
18
Maintenance Forms & Records
12
Privileges & Limits
6
Western Suffolk BOCES’
Aviation Facility
7200 Republic Airport
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631/752-1957
Call for
a tour!
631/752-1957
Mission Statement
Western Suffolk BOCES provides career training and literacy programs to
help adults meet their career goals by developing skills essential for gainful
employment, job advancement and new career opportunities.
Western Suffolk BOCES Non-Discrimination Notice
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of western Suffolk County, New York,
does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, creed, ethnic origin, national
origin, marital status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, weight,
disability or handicap in the educational programs or activities it operates. This policy
of non-discrimination includes the recruitment, hiring and advancement of employees;
salaries, pay and other benefits; counseling services to students; student access to course
offerings; lawful political activities; educational programs and other activities; and the
business activities of the Board. The Compliance Officer is Thomas Reilly, who may be
contacted at 507 Deer Park Road; PO Box 8007; Huntington Station, NY 11746-9007 or
(631) 549-4900 x204, or treilly@wsboces.org.
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Aviation Airframe &
Powerplant Licenses
from
Western Suffolk BOCES
www.wsboces.org/amt
Earn Your A&P Licenses at BOCES!
F
or more than 35
years, the Aircraft
Maintenance Technology program has
prepared students
to become certified
Airframe and Powerplant technicians. This
program is operated
through Western Suffolk BOCES and is
approved by the Federal Aviation Administration*.
Trained aircraft maintenance technicians are in
great demand on Long Island and across the country.
With three major metropolitan airports, six regional
airports and numerous energy stations, local opportunities for career growth are tremendous. Certified
technicians will find good salaries, excellent benefits
and personal satisfaction in this exciting field.
Our facility at Republic Airport in Farmingdale
offers small classes, state-of-the-art equipment and
highly skilled and experienced instructors.
Admission Requirements
Students interested in enrolling in the AMT program must meet with a Career Counselor prior to
registration. To be admitted, a student must meet
one of the following criteria:
a. proof of a U.S. high school diploma or GED
b. if from a war torn country, a self-certifying letter
c. an authorized evaluation of credentials if credentials are from another country
After individual counseling and review of the
student’s ability to succeed, a counselor may
recommend a period of remediation before entry
into the program. Call 631/752-1957 for a preadmission interview.
Approved By
The School of Aviation Maintenance Technology of
Western Suffolk BOCES, located at Wilson Technological Center’s Republic campus, is approved by the
Federal Aviation Administration. Those who successfully complete this BOCES program are, therefore, qualified to sit for the FAA licensing exams in
Airframe and Powerplant.
Program Schedule
You can earn your license in as little as 20 months if
attending year-round. General, Airframe & Powerplant make-up sessions are also available.
Day Classes: M–F; 8–2:30 pm
Fall semester: Sept.–Dec.
Spring semester: Jan.–May
Summer session: May–August
For current course info, go to www.wsboces.org/amt
Financial Information
Installment payment plan and financial aid are available for those who qualify.
Tuition: $28,800 (effective July 1, 2014)
Additional Costs: Uniform & Boots: $200
3 FAA exams, ($150/exam)
Student Consumer Information
To help prospective students make an informed choice
about the BOCES program in Aviation Maintenance
Technology, details about graduation rates and more are
available at www.wsboces.org/amt-consumer.
Federal Student Aid (FSA)
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Eligibility
is determined by completing the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Financial Aid consists of the Federal Pell Grant and
Federal Student Loans to those who are eligible.
To receive federal funds, a student must have a
High School Diploma or GED and be a US Citizen or
Eligible Non-Citizen.
*Program is an approved Federal Aviation Regulation School. (FAR147.23§26)
FAA Authorization #A19T009R, JUNE 13, 2013
Initial deposits are not covered by financial aid. If
tuition is not fully covered by financial aid, a payment
plan will be sent to you for the balance of tuition by
the Bursar’s Office. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to remain eligible for federal
funding, go to www.wsboces/amt-sap.
The Financial Aid Office is located at Western
Suffolk BOCES Northport Campus, 152 Laurel Hill
Road, Northport, NY 11768, 631/261-3600 x214.
Transfer Credits
Transfer credits are accepted for work successfully
completed in other FAA 147 approved programs and
FAA recognized field experience. This program is an
approved Federal Aviation Administration School
under FAR147.23§26.
Job Placement
BOCES trains you for a great career and then helps you
find that all important first job. Our Job Placement Office
offers lifetime placement to help you advance in your
chosen field. Call 631/667-6000 x114
The BOCES Advantage
•Low tuition includes books
•Approved FAA program
•Day & Evening classes are available
•NEW 30,000 sq. ft. facility
•State-of-the-art equipment and labs
•Designated Examiner on staff
(at no cost to student)
•Waiver for approved military training
DD214’s evaluated and accepted
•Unlimited transfer credits accepted
from other FAA 147 approved programs
and FAA recognized field experience
•Lifetime job placement
•Financial aid /payment plans /grants
available to those eligible
Advanced Study
Opportunities for advanced study toward a bachelor’s
degree are available at colleges such as Pennsylvania
College of Technology, Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University, Vaughn College of Aeronautics, and Mohawk
Community College.
Course Handbook
Important details such as the academic calendar, student grievance procedure, and refunding of fees are in
the course handbook.
Faculty
All our instructors have a college background and
are FAA certified. There is a Designated Maintenance
Examiner on staff. See Course Handbook for details.
Take a tour:
• www.wsboces.org/amt
• call 631/752-1957