Wichita Area Technical College

Train in the Air Capital of the World: Enter the aviation industry through WATC’s direct link to aircraft manufacturers and suppliers.

We have developed our cutting-edge training with direct input from the aviation community. These ongoing, active relationships directly affect our curriculum and areas of emphasis. When you graduate, you leave with marketable skills that ideally position you for employment. One of our leading programs is for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technician.

You can complete your training in just 18 months. A&P licensed mechanic are highly sought in the marketplace. Being in such high demand often lets you work where they want, when you want. Learn hydraulics, electrical, engines, avionics, fuel systems and everything else it takes to keep high performance aircraft running smoothly. And your options are not limited to aviation. Cruise lines, theme parks, NASCAR, wind farms all rely on A&P mechanics. You can deploy your knowledge of turbine engines and composite materials to ocean-faring ships, thrill rides, racecars, giant wind generators and more.