Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) offers an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technology program located at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in Weyers Cave, Virginia. The program provides multiple pathways for students, including an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and specialized certificates for Airframe and Powerplant ratings. By blending classroom instruction with immersive hands-on training on real-world aircraft, BRCC ensures its graduates possess the deep technical knowledge required to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex aerospace systems.

The curriculum covers a broad range of FAA-required subjects, from basic electricity and aerodynamics to advanced turbine engine overhaul and composite structure repair. Students benefit from the program’s location at an active airport, providing them with a realistic understanding of professional maintenance environments. BRCC also offers flexible learning options, including distance learning components for theoretical coursework, allowing students to balance their technical training with other commitments. Graduates leave the program fully prepared for the FAA licensure exams, ready to enter careers with commercial airlines, general aviation operators, and government agencies.