Pearl River Community College (PRCC) offers Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) through its Career & Technical Education STEM pathway, designed to prepare students for the FAA exams required to earn Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings. The program is based at PRCC’s Hancock County Campus in Kiln, Mississippi, and the school emphasizes a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on hangar training using FAA-certified aircraft. PRCC describes the curriculum as covering the foundational science and technical topics that support safe aircraft maintenance areas such as physics, aerodynamics, engines, structures, and major aircraft systems for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

A practical highlight of PRCC’s AMT offering is its location at the Hancock campus hangar environment. PRCC has highlighted the launch of the program at its Hancock Campus Hangar in Kiln, aligning the program with regional workforce needs and the broader national demand for maintenance technicians. For students, a hangar-based program typically means more direct exposure to real maintenance scenarios, structured lab work, and the day-to-day rhythm of inspection, repair, servicing, and documentation.

PRCC outlines multiple graduation outcomes connected to aviation maintenance training. In addition to an Associate in Applied Science option, PRCC also points to the FAA Airframe License and FAA Powerplant License as key outcomes indicating that students may pursue one rating or complete both for full A&P qualification. The program page also lists a wide range of potential career directions, from general aviation mechanic roles to airline line maintenance, helicopter/oil & gas support mechanics, turbine maintenance, nondestructive testing support, and UAV maintenance roles. This kind of career range is useful if you are not yet certain whether you want to work at an airline, in an MRO, or in a specialized maintenance environment.

For applicants, PRCC’s How to Apply guidance notes that seats can be limited and that program admission may involve an interview with the AMT instructor. It also notes program-specific requirements such as a drug screen and background check for final admittance important considerations if you are planning your timeline. PRCC also discloses a program fee of $1,000 per semester for AMT, in addition to standard college tuition and fees, so prospective students should request the latest cost estimate from the school before enrolling.

Because PRCC is a community college, students can often benefit from broader student support services, advising, and local employer connections. If you are evaluating fit, ask PRCC about the typical program length in months for full A&P completion, the weekly schedule (daytime versus evening), the types of aircraft and engines used for training, and how the school supports students in preparing for FAA knowledge and practical testing. PRCC can be a strong option for students who want an A&P-focused training pathway in Mississippi with hangar-based learning at the Hancock County Campus and a college credential option alongside FAA certification preparation.