National Aviation Academy
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National Aviation Academy (NAA) is a nationally recognized aviation
maintenance training school located in Clearwater, Florida
. NAA began training Aircraft Mechanics in 1969 and was licensed by the FAA in 1970. They currently offer 5 programs: an FAA certified combination Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certifications [Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program], a combined A&P and Avionics
program known as an Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP), an Avionics Technology (AVT) program that is accredited by the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT), an Aviation Maintenance Certification (AMC) program that enables aircraft mechanics with prior experience to increase their preparation for the FAA exams within a few weeks and an Aviation Maintenance Management Technology (AVAMM-AS) Program is an articulated program with the National Aviation Academy (NAA) and St. Petersburg College
in Clearwater, Florida
to obtain an Associate In Science Degree.
under current Air Agency Certificate #DV9T100R.
On April 2, 2007 in Orlando, Florida, at the annual meeting of the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) it was announced that National Aviation Academy’s Avionics Program was the first program accredited by the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training, making the National Aviation Academy the 1st NCATT Accredited Training Facility in the World."
"National Aviation Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, a division of the largest accrediting body in the southeast United States. To achieve accreditation, National Aviation Academy's staff, teaching methodology, facilities, and operation were evaluated by a team of recognized educators and was awarded accreditation. www.council.org"
"National Aviation Academy has also met standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools and has held FAA Certificate # DV9T100-R since 1970. faa.gov"
"National Aviation Academy is approved for Veteran's training for Veterans utilizing their educational benefits. www.va.gov"
"National Aviation Academy is approved by the United States Department of Education to administer Title IV funding for student loans and grants. www.ed.gov"
"National Aviation Academy is a member of the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC) www.atec-amt.org"
"National Aviation Academy is a member of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) www.pama.org "
"National Aviation Academy is accredited by the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) for its Avionics Program www.ncatt.org"
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The New England Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
The New England Campus is based at Hanscom Air Field (telephone number (781) 274-8448 and comprises 36000 square feet (3,344.5 m²) of space for labs, shops, classrooms, and administrative offices. Hanscom Air Field is one of the busiest airports in New England serving both military and civilian aviation requirements. Two buildings form a campus that puts all activities within easy walking distance. The John T. Griffin, Sr. Building, is located on the flight line and is 30000 square feet (2,787.1 m²). It houses the school's administrative offices, several spacious classrooms, as well as shop/lab hangar areas for the AMT curriculum. The Catherine A. Mayo Building is a 6000 square feet (557.4 m²) facility and contains modern classrooms and labs. Located just 15 miles northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, the school is in the town of Bedford, an attractive historic area between the towns of Lexington and Concord, near the Minuteman National Park. Shops and labs are equipped with aircraft and aircraft system mock-ups used to train students in the repair of today's state-of-the-art aircraft. Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Student Loans, Federal PLUS loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, VA Benefits, are available for those who qualify.
Aviation
Aviation is the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft. Aviation is derived from avis, the Latin word for bird.-History:...
maintenance training school located in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, US, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St. Petersburg. In the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and in the east lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,787. It is the county seat of...
. NAA began training Aircraft Mechanics in 1969 and was licensed by the FAA in 1970. They currently offer 5 programs: an FAA certified combination Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certifications [Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program], a combined A&P and Avionics
Avionics
Avionics are electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites and spacecraft.Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple systems and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to meet individual roles...
program known as an Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP), an Avionics Technology (AVT) program that is accredited by the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT), an Aviation Maintenance Certification (AMC) program that enables aircraft mechanics with prior experience to increase their preparation for the FAA exams within a few weeks and an Aviation Maintenance Management Technology (AVAMM-AS) Program is an articulated program with the National Aviation Academy (NAA) and St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College is a fully accredited post-secondary educational institution located in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving some 65,000 students annually...
in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, US, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St. Petersburg. In the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and in the east lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,787. It is the county seat of...
to obtain an Associate In Science Degree.
History
National Aviation Academy (NAA) was organized in 1969 to train Airframe and Powerplant technicians with approval of the Federal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S...
under current Air Agency Certificate #DV9T100R.
Mission
"Our mission is to educate aviation maintenance technician students in a learning environment conducive to excellence in meeting the needs and challenges of the aviation maintenance global market place. We will do this while providing a quality and innovative learning experience that upholds ethical standards and respect for one another. As a constantly evolving institution, National Aviation Academy will continuously strive to ensure improvements in the quality of its faculty, staff, facilities, and other resources. We will continue to develop effective lines of communication and build relationships to enhance the visibility of NAA with various local, state, national and international constituents. We will cultivate opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to participate in community and professional activities that will enhance all of our quality of life."Accreditation
"The National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) with NAA’s Instructor Gary Monti were recently in the NCATT news:On April 2, 2007 in Orlando, Florida, at the annual meeting of the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) it was announced that National Aviation Academy’s Avionics Program was the first program accredited by the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training, making the National Aviation Academy the 1st NCATT Accredited Training Facility in the World."
"National Aviation Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, a division of the largest accrediting body in the southeast United States. To achieve accreditation, National Aviation Academy's staff, teaching methodology, facilities, and operation were evaluated by a team of recognized educators and was awarded accreditation. www.council.org"
"National Aviation Academy has also met standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools and has held FAA Certificate # DV9T100-R since 1970. faa.gov"
"National Aviation Academy is approved for Veteran's training for Veterans utilizing their educational benefits. www.va.gov"
"National Aviation Academy is approved by the United States Department of Education to administer Title IV funding for student loans and grants. www.ed.gov"
"National Aviation Academy is a member of the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC) www.atec-amt.org"
"National Aviation Academy is a member of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) www.pama.org "
"National Aviation Academy is accredited by the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) for its Avionics Program www.ncatt.org"
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The New England Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Campus
The Florida Campus has two physical locations. A 32000 square feet (2,972.9 m²) building housing their classrooms, labs and administrative offices are located at 6225 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, Florida 33760 (telephone number: (727) 531-2080). And a 10000 square feet (929 m²) lab area located on the southwest side of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, Building 4290. The hangar has a library, student break area, aircraft, training aids, and aviation equipment for hands-on training.The New England Campus is based at Hanscom Air Field (telephone number (781) 274-8448 and comprises 36000 square feet (3,344.5 m²) of space for labs, shops, classrooms, and administrative offices. Hanscom Air Field is one of the busiest airports in New England serving both military and civilian aviation requirements. Two buildings form a campus that puts all activities within easy walking distance. The John T. Griffin, Sr. Building, is located on the flight line and is 30000 square feet (2,787.1 m²). It houses the school's administrative offices, several spacious classrooms, as well as shop/lab hangar areas for the AMT curriculum. The Catherine A. Mayo Building is a 6000 square feet (557.4 m²) facility and contains modern classrooms and labs. Located just 15 miles northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, the school is in the town of Bedford, an attractive historic area between the towns of Lexington and Concord, near the Minuteman National Park. Shops and labs are equipped with aircraft and aircraft system mock-ups used to train students in the repair of today's state-of-the-art aircraft. Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Student Loans, Federal PLUS loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, VA Benefits, are available for those who qualify.