In April 2023 Epic Flight Academy began constructing a new maintenance training facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG). On December 4, the first class in the FAA-certified Part 147 program graduated with sAirframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificates.
According to Josh Rawlins, Epic’s chief operating officer and aircraft mechanic program director, the students began classes in April 2024.
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“To see them graduate now, fully qualified as A&Ps, is a real thrill,” Rawlins said.
There are 12 full-time instructors training approximately 100 students.
The program is very hands-on, according to KCVG campus director Jon Luck, as the students work on actual aircraft.
“These students trained for 19 months,” Luck said. “They learned how to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft to FAA standards.”
The next class begins training at the KCVG campus on February 16. According to school officials, while many of the students apply to the program fresh out of high school, there are also applicants who are midlife and seeking a career change.
Epic officials point out that aircraft mechanics are always in demand by airlines, aircraft manufacturers, flight schools, and FBOs.
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Epic has another aircraft mechanic school in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, along with 10 Part 141 flight schools around the U.S.
