Amazon Prime Series Films at New Jersey Trade School for Aircraft Maintenance Episode

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Hasbrouck Heights appears on the Amazon Prime series The College Tour. This marks the first time the show has filmed at a trade school. Ten students will appear in 10 segments.

Campus executive De'Kylan Jordan said the production has brought excitement. Students and staff now have a chance to show the program and the growing opportunities in aircraft maintenance.

"We get to work with them one on one, just to make sure that everything they need is taken care of. So even the student body is excited they're here. They just want to know what's going on and are curious," said Jordan, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Jordan explained the national exposure could help those seeking alternatives to traditional college paths. He mentioned people interested in the school and becoming an aircraft mechanic can see it's achievable. "For those who are looking for a nontraditional college route, those who are really interested in the school and really interested to become an aircraft mechanic, to see that, hey, it's possible," Jordan said. "We're here to assist them along their journey. So it's exciting."

Student Jane Isabelle Anane appears in the episode. She wants the visibility to help others understand what's achievable in the field.

"You don't really hear, 'Hey, like, I'm a maintenance tech,' you know? So, I think it is definitely interesting. And I mean, for me, being a female of color and obviously being in the school. I'm very mechanical, with my hands, doing this is definitely like a passion for me," said Anane.

The episode airs next June.