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Training

The five-month course covers basic aircraft-maintenance fundamentals. Other advanced courses cover specific aircraft systems and provide troubleshooting skills. The courses are taught at the Aviation Technical Training Center. The Coast Guard also utilizes commercial training for advanced courses. An AMT may apply for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, which provides personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to fill billets requiring a high level of technical expertise. This program provides up to two years of full-time college attendance to achieve a minimum of an associate’s degree in aeronautical technology.

I read this info for the AMT description on USCG.mil, I am wanting to find some more info on the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program but have been unable to find anything on the internet. Does anybody have any experience with this program or know where I can find some more information? I would much appreciate it.

Thanks

Chad,

This program sends one to two selectees per year (based on funds available) to Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana). There are some other schools that have a comparable program, but most attend Purdue. The competition is based on a resume and command endorsement letter which are reviewed at headquarters. A panel will screen all applicants and select the individuals they feel are best qualified. When I was selected I had an associate's degree, my FAA A&P certificates, and a few years worth of good evaluations from my command. The A&P certificate is important because the college credits awarded for the certificate amount to the equivalent of an associates at Purdue, so the selectee can focus primarily on bachelor's degree curricula. The program is available to all E-5 and above in the AMT and AET ratings. While at school the selectee still receives full base pay, allowance for housing, and all medical and dental benefits. Books and lab fees are reimbursed, and tuition is paid in full by the USCG. The degree is in aeronautical technology and covers aircraft electrical, electronics, powerplants, composite structures, material processes, safety, infrastructure, digital systems,computer aided graphic design, and all of the associated core subjects like psychology, algebra, trig, calculus, physics, presentational speaking...and a lot of other classes.

CPO Langlois,

Thanks for the info it cleared up my questions.

If you don't mind me asking what was your associates degree in? I plan on working towards a degree myself in order to apply for OCS down the road, Which is somewhat of what sparked my interest in this program. However you do not need a degree to get into this program do you?

Thanks for all your help!

Whetsel

No, no degree is required to apply. I picked up my associate's degree from University of Phoenix through a program the Coast Guard has. It is just an associate of arts, and it's another cost free education program. You can take all of the CLEP exams, and those coupled with your class "A" school diploma from the USCG is usually pretty close to the degree. I only went through this program so that I could show the selection board for the AMT program at Purdue that I was serious about my education ( I hope that made sense to you). Whatever progress you can make towards showing the folks at headquarters you are the right choice for the school is important. Chase that associate's degree, and maybe mix in some technology classes if you can enroll in some wherever you are. Don't forget to visit your ESO (education sevices officer) at your first unit and check into tuition assistance. There is a lot of money available to you to make off duty education possible. Don't think you have to foot the whole bill out of pocket. The great American public will help you out with your education.

AMTC L

CPO,

Thanks again for the info! You have been so helpful, I am definitely going to look into TA and try to get some classes done that way. That was initially my plan before I found out about this program! I am thinking to wait till after A-school to start classes so I can concentrate on learning as much as I can, this may be a good idea and it may not. I will think over it more after I am at my first duty station.

As far as technology courses go, if they like to see that sort of class, I will take as many as I can. I worked IT from the time I was 14 till 18 and am pretty knowledgeable in computers and programming aspects of technology so hopefully it will help me get ahead a little bit.

Thank you Again

Whetsel

Your welcome, and good luck!

AMTC L

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SUBJ: ADVANCED COMPUTER, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (ACET) ENLISTED
ADVANCED EDUCATION PANEL AND AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY (AMT)
ENLISTED ADVANCED EDUCATION PANEL RESULTS
A. COMCOGARD PERSCOM ARLINGTON VA 211813Z MAR 07/ALCGENL 039/07
B. WEIGHT/PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS FOR COAST GUARD MILITARY
PERSONNEL, COMDTINST M1020.8F
1. PER REF A, THE ACET AND AMT ENLISTED ADVANCED EDUCATION PANELS
WERE HELD 21 JUN 07. THE SELECTEES ARE LISTED BELOW. THE PRIMARY
CANDIDATES ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY; ALTERNATES ARE LISTED IN
ORDER OF SELECTION.
A. PRIMARY SELECTEES FOR THE ACET PROGRAM:
ET1 R.J. ALLEN 1137206
MK1 J.D. BENNETT 1120128
AET1 P.G. BENTON 1133745
IT1 J.M. BINGHAM 1105410
ET1 P.M. CIVITA 1136368
EM1 C.A. COLEMAN 1071322
ET1 C.S. COSTER 1059749
EM1 S.J. DAVOY 1250218
MK1 B.C. GENTRY 1097188
IT1 M.W. KISH 1079071
IT1 N.G. LANGTON 1084560
MK1 D.E. LOFING 1101811
AET1 J.J. MCKENDRICK 1056257
IT1 C.M. MONEY 1076340
ET1 R.I. PICKERING 1183611
IT1 T.J. ROWTON 1200832
MKC J.D. SCHWIERKING 1094984
IT1 E.B. THOMAS 1049121
ET1 B.E. THOMPSON 1121017
MK1 J.C. WALKER 1069451
ET1 M.P. WILLIAMSON 1132622
B. ALTERNATES FOR THE ACET PROGRAM:
ET1 M.P. KING 1093826
ET1 M.W. DELEO 1057779
IT1 J.C. BROSE 1119218
AET1 C.E. CABLE 1085523
AET1 J.C. ORTIZ 1137241
C. PRIMARY SELECTEES FOR THE AMT PROGRAM:
AMT1 J.J. FISH 1103035
AMT1 J.K. STEINBRINK 1079374
D. ALTERNATES FOR THE AMT PROGRAM:
AMT1 T.J. PERRYMAN 1120858
AMT1 M.D. ROTHWELL 1112040
2. THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS FOR THE ACET PROGRAM WAS 77 AND THE
NUMBER OF APPLICANTS FOR THE AMT PROGRAM WAS 11.
3. THE ACTUAL DATE OF ASSIGNMENT TO UNDERGRADUATE/ADVANCED TRAINING
WILL BE COORDINATED AMONG THE MEMBER, THE PROGRAM MANAGER, AND THE
APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENT OFFICER WITHIN THE PERSONNEL COMMAND DURING
THE UPCOMING ASSIGNMENT SEASON. MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE AN INFORMATION
EMAIL WITH THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FROM THE ACET PROGRAM MANAGER,
SHARON LEE, (202) 475-5761, BY 17 AUG 07.
4. IAW WITH REF A, MEMBERS WHO ATTEND A FULLY FUNDED ADVANCED
EDUCATION PROGRAM WILL INCUR A MINIMUM ACTIVE DUTY OBLIGATION OF
THREE MONTHS FOR EACH MONTH OF EDUCATION FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND ONE
FOR ONE THEREAFTER. OBLIGATED SERVICE BEGINS UPON COMPLETION OF
ADVANCED TRAINING.
5. PERSONNEL ARE REMINDED IN ORDER TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THIS
ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITY THEY MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH REF
B, PRIOR TO AND DURING THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF THE TRAINING.
6. ENLISTED MEMBERS WHO APPLIED, BUT WERE NOT SELECTED, MAY CONTACT
THEIR RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEF FOR CAREER COUNSELING TO MAKE
THEMSELVES MORE COMPETITIVE FOR FUTURE PANELS.
7. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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