Epic Flight Academy Graduates First Aircraft Mechanic Class at KCVG Campus

In-demand technicians complete rigorous, hands-on training to earn FAA A&P certificates.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 at 08:00 AM ET

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Graduates of Epic Flight Academy [Credit: Epic Flight Academy]

Key Takeaways:

Epic Flight Academy opened a new FAA-certified Part 147 aircraft mechanic training facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG).
The first class from this new program recently graduated, with students earning their Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificates after 19 months of hands-on training.
The program aims to address the high industry demand for aircraft mechanics, attracting a diverse range of students from recent high school graduates to midlife career changers.

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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.