Students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a milestone in their journey to become aircraft mechanics.
Sixteen students earned Airframe Certificates of Completion, allowing them to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s airframe mechanic written exam.
Once these students pass the written exam, they become eligible to take the oral and practical exams. When they complete all exams, they receive a temporary Airframe Mechanic certificate so that they may exercise their privileges until their permanent certificates arrive.
Alexander Cvetkovski said it felt “fantastic” to receive his Airframe Certificate of Completion. “A lot of hard work has paid off,” he said.
Cvetkovski decided to leave a career as a construction project manager to chase his dream of working in aviation. “I heard good things about WCC’s program, and it has exceeded my expectations,” he shared. “I really like it here.”
The demand for aircraft mechanics and technicians is high and is expected to grow rapidly.
The students who earned certificates, listed by city of residence, are:
Apex
William Donaldson
Nathaniel Rodgers
Faison
Johan Ramon
Garner
Alexander Cvetkovski
Sam Strickland
Goldsboro
William Poole
Kinston
Broderick Peacock
La Grange
Gabriel Fisher
Raleigh
Michael Quinones
Sims
Andrew Guess
Smithfield
Dylan Derringer
Kalel Gonzalez
Jeffrey Williams
Wilson
Ethan Dowdy
Renzo Marzo
Youngsville
Caylor Herndon
WCC’s Aviation Systems Technology program offers an Aviation Systems Technology degree, Aviation Systems Technology airframe diploma, and Aviation Systems Technology powerplant diploma.
For students interested in getting a four-year degree, WCC’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Systems Technology qualifies for East Carolina University’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Transfer Program.
Learn more about Aviation Systems Technology on WCC’s website.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.