The Laurel Oaks Career Campus of Great Oaks provides a premier Aviation Maintenance Technician program in Wilmington, Ohio, that serves as a vital training hub for the regional aerospace industry. This FAA-approved program is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills needed to maintain, repair, and overhaul complex aircraft systems, ranging from traditional piston-powered planes to modern jumbo jets. Through a unique partnership with Southern State Community College, students can also pursue an Associate degree while gaining credit for their technical training.

The curriculum at Laurel Oaks covers a wide range of critical topics, including airframe structures, advanced hydraulics, avionics systems, and basic aerospace welding. Students gain significant experience in a professional hangar environment, working with materials like wood, metal, aluminum, and advanced carbon fiber composites. The program emphasizes both technical execution and aircraft ground handling safety, ensuring that graduates are prepared for the high-accountability world of aircraft maintenance. Many graduates from Laurel Oaks successfully transition into roles at certified repair stations, major air freight companies, or pursue specialized military aviation careers.