Automotive Technology

Cars have gotten complicated; we’ve kept up.

Salina Tech’s Automotive Technology Program is taught by ASE certified master technicians with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive service industry.

Throughout the two-year program, students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to properly maintain, repair and troubleshoot various automotive components including, steering, transmission, suspension, drive trains, brakes, and electrical systems, among many others. In addition to class time, students will gain valuable hands-on experience with real-world automotive service jobs so that when they do graduate, they’re ready to go to work.

This program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) — a division of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). All high school students who enroll must start the program as juniors.

Program Length	Degree Earned	Program Cost	Expected Salary
2 Years	Technical Certificate	$13,235	$25,000 – $35,000
2.5 Years	Associate Degree	$15,260

YOU WILL LEARN

Diagnose, service, and repair…

Electrical Systems
Suspension & Steering systems
Engines
Automatic transmissions and transaxles
Manual drive trains and axles.
Automotive HVAC systems.
Drum and disc brake systems.
Engine performance systems.

CAREERS

General Mechanic
Front End Specialist
Transmission Specialist
Brake Specialist
Tune-Up Specialist
Service Writer
Parts Representative
Self-Employed Mechanic (Shop Owner)

INFORMATION

FACULTY

Tom Conway

Tom Conway earned his Associates of Applied Science degree in Auto Mechanics from Southwest Community College. He is certified as an A.S.E. Master Automobile Technician and Maintenance and Light Repair Technician.
Mr. Conway was an automotive technician for 29 years and owned his own shop before coming to Salina Tech in 2000 to teach in the Automotive Technology program.

thomas.conway@salinatech.edu
785-309-3166

Dustin Medina

Dustin Medina earned his Automotive Technology Certificate from Salina Area Technical College and is an A.S.E. Certified Master Mechanic and Subaru Master Technician.
Mr. Medina has 22+ years of experience as an automotive technician working for Murdock Manhattan, Auto-Tek and Money Subaru. He was also a CDL Driver/Instructor for MT Transportation where he earned the MV Transportation Safety Award. He joined the Salina Tech Automotive Technology department in 2022.

dustin.medina@salinatech.edu
785-309-3165

CONTACT

Contact the AUT Enrollment Specialist with any questions or information regarding admissions requirements.

Melissa Farmer
melissa.farmer@salinatech.edu
785-309-3118