Wicomico County Announces Opening of New Aviation Maintenance School

WICOMICO COUNTY, MD - Wicomico County has announced the opening of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's (UMES) FAA Part 147 Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The new school is located at the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY).

This project is the result of a collaborative partnership between Wicomico County, the State of Maryland, Piedmont Airlines, and UMES. The school officially opened on August 25, 2025, with an inaugural class of fifteen students.

The twelve-month program prepares students to sit for the Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) examination. Upon successful completion, students can obtain their A&P Certification, a highly valued credential within the aviation and aeronautics industry.

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano commented on the new school. "I'd like to thank all of our partners for this achievement. This investment in workforce development helps create great jobs in our community, grow the aviation and aeronautical sector for a more diverse and sustainable economy, offer a pathway to meaningful employment opportunities and plan for future development at SBY, a key economic engine for our region."

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate the school's opening on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport, located at 5443 Airport Terminal Road in Salisbury. A brief ceremony is scheduled to start at 11:20 a.m., followed by the ribbon-cutting at 11:55 a.m.