National Aviation Academy - Tampa Bay

Upgrade Your Future at National Aviation Academy

National Aviation Academy is a nationally recognized Aviation Maintenance training school. The NAA program will prepare you for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration in this hands-on, expanding field in just 14-Months.

The FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification is required to perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft from the smallest Cessna Props to the largest of Jumbo Jets and any aircraft in-between.

Avionics Training is also offered at the NAA Florida campus. Avionics educations are valuable in working with today's highly integrated aircraft filled with sophisticated electronic components.

A complete NCATT certified electronics curriculum is used in training our students.

And speaking of our graduates, they consistently enter the industry with the best aviation positions available. There are currently more jobs available than graduates to fill them!!!

Airframe and Powerplant Technicians enjoy some of the highest wages in the aviation industry while performing one of the most important jobs in aviation. High responsibility equals high personal satisfaction and reward.

The FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification is held for life and confers federal authority to repair U.S. registered aircraft. Financial Aid and Montgomery GI Bill® benefits may be available to those who qualify. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

A Rich History of Training Aircraft Mechanics - Florida Campus

In Florida, National Aviation Academy began training Aircraft Mechanics in 1969 and was licensed by the FAA in 1970. The school operates in a 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art classroom and office facility. Hands-on training is performed in our 10,000 square foot aircraft maintenance hangar located at the St. Petersburg / Clearwater International Airport.

The NAA facilities maximize the learning experience in becoming skilled Aviation Maintenance Technicians. Training on a wide array of both jet and piston-powered aircraft and equipment provides the highest level of knowledge and understanding of modern aviation practices.

All practical phases of the program utilize the tools and equipment of the trade. Qualified and experienced instructors supervise all work. Projects are first demonstrated to establish procedures and techniques and then individuals work to develop judgment and refine skills.

This is National Aviation Academy

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

**Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.