School of Missionary Aviation Technology
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
SMAT offers two 12-month aviation training programs, one leading to certification as an aviation maintenance technician and the other leading to commercial pilot certification with an instrument rating. The primary focus of training at SMAT is to prepare individuals for service in mission aviation. SMAT’s mission is to glorify God by providing professional aviation training to a high standard that equips individuals to serve God and others through aviaiton..
Available Degrees
- A&P certification
- CPL certification
- Instrument Rating
- Tailwheel endorsement
- High Performance endorsement
Special Opportunities
- Direct connection with mission organizations
- Community
- Possible post-graduate employment opportunities
Program Strengths
Equipment
- Flight: C172, C206, C182TW, Citabria 7ECA
- Maintenance: multiple training resources
- Various fixed wing aircraft
- Various rotor wing aircraft
- Various reciprocating engines
- Various turbine engines
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
- Maintenance - 10:1
- Flight - 2:1
Hours Required for Degree
- Aviation Maintenance, 1900 clock hours
- Flight, 254 flight hours in various aircraft
Tuition
Aviation maintenance - $27,000; Flight - $62,000