Piedmont’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Tuition Program: What You Need to Know

Ever wondered what keeps aircraft soaring safely through the skies? Behind every smooth flight is an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) ensuring every bolt, wire, and system is in top shape. Whether it’s preventive maintenance or complicated repairs, AMTs bring expertise to every task. If you are detail-oriented, fascinated by aviation, and are always ready for a challenge, this could be the career that takes you to new heights.

Piedmont Airlines is dedicated to supporting the next generation of aviation as they take off toward their future career. Our AMT Tuition Payment Program is designed to secure a sustainable workforce within our local communities and help the most promising students make a smooth transition to a full-time stable career as an AMT. Selected candidates will receive payment coverage of tuition and testing through their educational institution’s aviation maintenance program and a conditional offer of employment at one of our six east coast maintenance bases.

What do I need to apply?

To apply, students must have proof of submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), at least one letter of recommendation, and a completed Tuition Payment Program application.

When do applications open?

Applications are now being accepted for Winter, Spring, and Fall 2026. You can find the link to the application on our AMT Tuition Payment Program webpage.

When is the application deadline?

• If you want to start your program in January 2026, the deadline for applications is November 5, 2025.
• To start in Spring 2026, the deadline to apply is January 28, 2026
• To start in Fall 2026, the deadline is April 15, 2026.

What costs does the Tuition Payment Program cover?

Piedmont Airlines will pay for the cost of tuition, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certifications, and some cost of fees depending on the selected school. Students are expected to cover the cost of books and nominal fees.

We will also cover the cost of one course failure/repeat, one FAA written exam retest, and one FAA oral and practical exam retest.

What schools can I apply to for the Tuition Payment Program?

Piedmont Airlines will pay coverage of tuition, testing, and some fees at any one of our partner schools. These schools include Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in Rome, New York; Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) Hagerstown Campus in Hagerstown, Maryland; Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia; and PIA Myrtle Beach Campus in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

What happens once I am accepted?

After acceptance into the program, students will be offered a conditional offer of employment prior to starting their sixteen-month program. Once they have successfully completed their schooling and obtained their certifications, candidates will move into employment at one of Piedmont Airlines’ east coast maintenance bases. These bases include Albany, New York (ALB); Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (MDT); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL); Salisbury, Maryland (SBY); Richmond, Virginia (RIC); and Roanoke, Virginia (ROA).

Piedmont Airlines is committed to growing the next generation of aviation mechanics, but your future is in your hands. Read more about the precision behind our maintenance and decide if a career in aviation is right for you.