National Aviation Academy is a nationally recognized Aviation Maintenance training school. The National Aviation Academy program will prepare you for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration in this hands-on, expanding field in as short as 14 months. Avionics training is available at the Florida campus to prepare technicians to work with electronic systems found on today’s highly integrated aircraft.

The FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification is required to perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft from the smallest Cessna Props to the largest of Jumbo Jets and any aircraft in-between. NAA has a full-time Career Development Director who works to help you start your career as soon as you graduate. And speaking of our graduates, they consistently enter the industry with the best aviation positions available. There are currently more jobs available then graduates to fill them!!!

Airframe and Powerplant Technicians enjoy some of the highest wages in the aviation industry while performing one of the most important jobs in aviation. High responsibility equals high personal satisfaction and reward.

The FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification is held for life and confers federal authority to repair U.S. registered aircraft.

PROFESSIONAL PILOT TECHNOLOGY *

The Professional Pilot Technology (PPT) program developed by National Aviation Academy (NAA) provides students with relevant, required technical knowledge, which will be of use immediately in the constantly evolving aviation industry.

The PPT is a comprehensive course that develops the Student Pilot into a Professional Pilot ready for a career in the Airlines, Corporate Aviation, or Professional Instruction. By using the most advanced training curriculum, in combination with state of the art simulation, the PPT prepares the student for a wide variety of Professional Pilot Careers.

The central focus of NAA's PPT program is gainful employment in the aviation industry. Students selected for NAA's PPT program can go from 0 flight experience to a candidate well prepared for the regional airline industry. Our 19 month PPT program consist of 2,828 hours of instruction with 400-500 actual aircraft flight hours, which is more than other training centers.

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* Course offerings differ by location. Flight hours may vary. Prospective students should consult an Admissions Representative regarding specific course offerings and details at each campus location.

NAA Has a Rich History of Training Aircraft Mechanic

In Florida, National Aviation Academy began training Aircraft Mechanics in 1969, and was licensed by the FAA in 1970. The school operates in a 32,000 square foot modern classroom and office facility. Hands-on training is performed in our 10,000 square foot aircraft maintenance hangar located at the St. Petersburg / Clearwater International Airport. National Aviation Academy in New England is situated just outside of Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts. The New England campus was founded as East Coast Aero Tech in 1932. A total of 40,000 square feet of space for labs, shops, classroom and offices are offered with modern teaching aids, multi-media and equipment.

The NAA facilities maximize the learning experience in becoming skilled Aviation Maintenance Technicians. Training on a wide array of both jet and piston powered aircraft and equipment provides the highest level of knowledge and understanding of modern aviation practices.

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*National Aviation Academy is currently enrolling high school seniors, those who have graduated high school, and those who are obtaining or have their GED. If you are not yet a senior in high school please check back here in the summer before you start your senior year.

National Aviation Academy is found in two locations: sunny Clearwater Florida, just a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico and historic New England, minutes from Boston.

National Aviation Academy-Florida
6225 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33760

National Aviation Academy-
New England

150 Hanscom Drive
Bedford, MA 01730