Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College is a public community college based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The college serves nearly 50,000 students across multiple campuses and online courses. It hosts the most diverse student body in the state of Utah. The school offers open access admissions and provides academic and career oriented options.

The college operates aviation career programs through its Salt Lake Tech division. These programs include aviation maintenance technology and professional pilot training. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Students can transfer credits to four year colleges and universities. The faculty to student ratio is one to nineteen.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program prepares students for Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations for an airframe and powerplant mechanic license. The program holds FAA approval. Students learn to work on fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. Training covers both reciprocating and turbine engines. The program uses a Beech Raytheon Starship to teach composite materials. Training takes place at the Airport Center on the east side of Salt Lake City International Airport. Classes run Monday through Friday with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available.

The professional pilot program offers several credentials under FAA Part 141 standards. These include associate of applied science degrees in aerospace and aviation technology for both fixed wing and rotor wing pilots. The college also offers an associate of science in aerospace aviation technology. Certificate options include aviation business operations with fixed wing flight technology, commercial fixed wing, and aviation dispatch. The pilot program combines classroom academics, simulator training, and in flight instruction.

The college maintains an International Aerospace and Aviation Education Center in Salt Lake City. The school provides flexible scheduling and affordable tuition costs at every course level. Students can access financial aid, scholarships, and academic advising. The college offers workforce training and skills development for career professionals.

Services

• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Professional Pilot Fixed Wing
• Professional Pilot Rotor Wing
• Aerospace Aviation Technology
• Aviation Business Operations
• Commercial Fixed Wing Certificate
• Aviation Dispatch Certificate
• Simulator Training
• Composite Materials Training
• In Flight Instruction