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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
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May 5 – Aug 10
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
05/05/26 - 08/09/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/05/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 8 – Dec 12
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/26 - 12/12/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Jun 1 – Aug 6
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting time and location:
06/01/26 - 08/06/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Sep 1 – Nov 9
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting time and location:
09/01/26 - 11/09/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Sep 9 – Dec 12
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/26 - 12/12/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/09/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
May 4 – Aug 10
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
05/04/26 - 08/09/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/04/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
May 19 – Jul 21
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 4 – Sep 29
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 1 – Dec 4
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
10/02/26 - 12/04/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Mar 10 – May 12
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Jan 5 – Feb 26 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
01/05/27 - 02/25/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/08/27 - 02/26/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Mar 2 – Apr 30 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
03/02/27 - 04/30/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/05/27 - 04/30/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
May 4 – Jun 24 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
05/04/27 - 06/24/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/07/27 - 06/18/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Jun 29 – Aug 24 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
06/29/27 - 08/24/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
07/09/27 - 08/20/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 31 – Oct 21 2027
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
08/31/27 - 10/21/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
09/03/27 - 10/15/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
May 18 – Aug 13
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
05/31/26 - 06/07/26
Sun 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 06/28/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/12/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
07/26/26 - 08/09/26
Sun 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 17 – Dec 10
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
08/17/26 - 12/10/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 09/20/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/18/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 11/08/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 1 – Dec 4
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
10/02/26 - 12/04/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 4 – Sep 29
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
Mar 10 – May 12
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
May 19 – Jul 21
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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| Register |
May 18 – Aug 13
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
05/31/26 - 06/07/26
Sun 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 06/28/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
Sun 07/12/26 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
07/26/26 - 08/09/26
Sun 5:30p - 9:30p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Aug 17 – Dec 10
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
08/17/26 - 12/10/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
Sun 09/20/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 10/18/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
Sun 11/08/26 12p - 4p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Jan 5 – Feb 26 2027
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting times and locations:
01/05/27 - 02/26/27
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/08/27 - 02/26/27
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Wait list information
This course has a wait list. Please email Workforce Development at wfdreg@cravencc.edu to request to be added to the wait list. Be sure to mention which course you are interested in.
Online registration not allowed
This course does not allow online registration. Please call 252-638-7248 for questions or additional information or email Workforce Development at wfdreg@cravencc.edu. Be sure to mention which course you are interested in.
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