Program Overview
This program fits North Carolina students who want a choice between a two-year associate degree, shorter certificates, or a four-week accelerated prep course, all built around FAA Part 65 testing.
Forsyth Technical Community College's Aviation Systems Technology program is housed at the Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Center in Winston-Salem and covers aviation regulations, structures, systems, and engine maintenance. Students can pursue a two-year associate degree, airframe or powerplant certificates of 2 to 3 semesters, or a 4-week Part 65 Accelerated Prep Program in the evening, all built toward the FAA Part 65 exams.
This program offers routes from short certificates to a full two-year degree, with tuition near $1,824 a year for North Carolina residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students. IPEDS lists a 34% graduation rate on 9,099 enrolled students. Metro Winston-Salem employs about 240 aviation mechanics at a median wage of $73,480 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Systems Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Associate degree: two years; certificates: 2-3 semesters; Part 65 Accelerated Prep: 4 weeks |
| Schedule | Day classes for the degree and certificates; evening classes for the Part 65 Accelerated Prep Program |
| FAA Certificate Number | 7F7T633K |
| Address | Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Center, 2739 Aviation Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page forsythtech.edu
- Official Forsyth Tech website forsythtech.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Housed at the Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab, 2739 Aviation Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
- Curriculum covers aviation mathematics, regulations, structures, systems, components, engine maintenance, avionics, and air traffic control fundamentals
- Prepares students for the FAA Part 65 General, Airframe and Powerplant oral and practical test
- Within 50 miles of 8 airports
As stated on forsythtech.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Forsyth Technical Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,824
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,432
Graduation Rate (Institution)
34%
Total Enrollment
9,099
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 4 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Winston-Salem
Forsyth Technical Community College is at Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Center, 2739 Aviation Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in North Carolina. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Winston-Salem.
Median Pay, Winston-Salem Metro
$73,480
Median Pay, North Carolina
$76,980
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 North Carolina aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Forsyth Technical Community College, by straight-line distance.
Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC · 15 mi from Winston-Salem
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 73 mi from Winston-Salem
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · 100 mi from Winston-Salem
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN · 123 mi from Winston-Salem
Wayne Community College
Pikeville, NC · 134 mi from Winston-Salem
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forsyth Technical Community College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Forsyth Technical Community College
- Aviation Systems Technology - Forsyth Tech
- College Navigator: Forsyth Technical Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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