GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Eleven students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a significant milestone in their pursuit of becoming certified aircraft mechanics, earning certificates that advance them toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.
Path to FAA Certification
Ten students successfully earned Powerplant and/or Airframe Certificates of Completion, qualifying them to take the FAA general and powerplant and/or airframe mechanic written examinations. Upon passing these written tests, students become eligible for the oral and practical portions of the certification process.
Students who complete all examination requirements receive temporary Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic certificates, allowing them to begin working in their field while awaiting permanent certification documents.
An additional student earned a General Certificate of Completion, enabling them to take the FAA’s general written exam as they progress toward completing further rating certifications.
Certificate Recipients by Location
The following students earned certifications, organized by their city of residence:
Fuquay-Varina: Wade Parker (Powerplant)
Goldsboro: Sean Logan (Powerplant), Matthew Raper (Powerplant)
Princeton: Paul Napoletano (Powerplant)
Raleigh: Jorge Diaz (General), Gabriel Norris (Powerplant, Airframe)
Wade: Roman Reconnu (Powerplant), Jacob Sheets (Powerplant)
Wilmington: Keonte Sidbury (Powerplant)
Wilson: Colin Best (Powerplant)
Youngsville: Jason McCardle (Powerplant)
Program Offerings and Transfer Opportunities
Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program provides multiple educational pathways, including an Aviation Systems Technology Degree and specialized diplomas in both Airframe and Powerplant concentrations.
Students seeking four-year degree options can leverage WCC’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Systems Technology, which qualifies for transfer into East Carolina University’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Transfer Program.
Contact Information
Prospective students interested in learning more about the Aviation Systems Technology program can contact:
- Mike Crumpler: 919-739-6824 or [email protected]
- Kenneth Creech: 919-739-6823 or [email protected]
