USCG HM-A School

The USCG Helicopter Maintenance (HM) "A" School is the United States Coast Guard’s premier training program for aspiring aviation maintenance technicians. Established to ensure the operational readiness and safety of Coast Guard rotary-wing aircraft, the school provides rigorous instruction in aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols. Located at Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, HM-A School has played a critical role in preparing enlisted personnel to maintain helicopters such as the MH-60 Jayhawk and MH-65 Dolphin. Graduates of the school are vital to Coast Guard missions, supporting search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security operations across the nation.