North Dakota State College of Science Receives FAA Part 147 Air Agency Certificate

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) received its official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 147 Air Agency Certificate, formally authorizing the College to train the next generation of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs).

The certificate—presented during a brief ceremony inside the AMT Program Hangar—marks the final milestone in a 12-month application, inspection and approval process.

“We are honored to receive this FAA certification, and we’re excited to begin preparing students for high-demand careers in aviation maintenance,” said Terry Marohl, NDSCS dean of Transportation, “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to hands-on, industry-driven education, and we’re ready to deliver.”

Joining Marohl at the ceremony was Nathan Cowan, Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) program coordinator, who accepted the certificate on behalf of the College. Representatives from the Fargo Jet Center and the FAA’s Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) presented the certificate to the NDSCS team.

“With this certificate in hand, we can give students a direct, affordable pathway into one of the fastest-growing careers in aviation,” said Cowan, “Our students will graduate workforce ready and in high demand.”

Set to launch in Fall 2025, the program is the only FAA-certified offering of its kind in North Dakota. NDSCS will welcome its first class of AMT students to its 19th Avenue North Fargo location, with instruction taking place in both classroom and hands-on at the AMT Program Hangar in collaboration with the Fargo Jet Center.

“This is more than a certification—it’s a commitment to students, employers and the future of aviation in North Dakota,” added Marohl.