Program Overview
This program fits students who want a fast, hands-on path to an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate in 15 months, with GI Bill funding available at its Florida campus.
Epic Flight Academy's FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Program leads to an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate in 15 months of day classes, Monday through Thursday. Training happens hands-on, on actual aircraft in hangars, with career seminars from major airlines. The academy runs two campuses, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Erlanger, Kentucky, and partners with Polk State College and Purdue Global for college credit transfer.
This is a private, career-focused certificate program, with total program cost near $36,995. GI Bill benefits apply for eligible veterans, though not currently at the Erlanger, Kentucky location. Metro Daytona Beach employs about 130 aviation mechanics at a median wage of $61,980 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Program |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 15 months |
| Schedule | Day (Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
| Published Cost | $36,995Total programTuition ($33,500 for 5 courses, includes 3 FAA written exams), books/materials ($1,500), application fee ($145), FAA oral/practical exams ($1,850)Where the school states it (epicflightacademy.com) |
| GI Bill | Approved for GI Bill benefits, per the school |
| Start Dates |
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| FAA Certificate Number | 3P7T641K |
| Address | 1919 North Dixie Freeway Suite B, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page epicflightacademy.com
- Official Epic Flight Academy website epicflightacademy.com
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Hands-on training on actual aircraft in hangars
- Two campuses: New Smyrna Beach, FL and Erlanger, KY
- Career seminars with major airlines
- Partnerships with Polk State College and Purdue Global for college credit transfer
- GI Bill available for eligible veterans (noted as not currently available at the CVG/Erlanger location)
As stated on epicflightacademy.com
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near New Smyrna Beach
Epic Flight Academy is at 1919 North Dixie Freeway Suite B, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Florida. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Daytona Beach.
Median Pay, Daytona Beach Metro
$61,980
Median Pay, Florida
$76,940
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Florida aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Epic Flight Academy, by straight-line distance.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL · 12 mi from New Smyrna Beach
Eastern Florida State College
Titusville, FL · 30 mi from New Smyrna Beach
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Orlando
Casselberry, FL · 35 mi from New Smyrna Beach
US Aviation Academy Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL · 60 mi from New Smyrna Beach
A&P Mechanic Institute
Lakeland, FL · 98 mi from New Smyrna Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epic Flight Academy FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Epic Flight Academy
- Epic Flight Academy Aircraft Mechanic program page
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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