Aviation Maintenance Technician

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
This FAA approved program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Aircraft Maintenance industry. Graduates will meet FAA requirements for the issuance of Airframe and Powerplant Certificates. Aviation Maintenance Technicians are qualified to perform service or make repairs on all types and sizes of private and commercial aircraft including airplanes, helicopters, and their propulsion systems. Related fields include aircraft and component manufacturing. Students are eligible for FAA certification upon completion of required technical credits.

Financial information

Total tuition

$21,945.50

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Hill Campus, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

172

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

N/A

Completion rate

90%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$31.65

Typical (median) annual earnings

$64,449.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

N/A

Transportation and Warehousing

64%

Manufacturing

18%

Other Industries

10%

Education

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
52
Completion rate
90%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
15%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
53%
30 to 39
31%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
14%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
45%
Some college experience, but no degree
31%
Certificate or AA
4%
BA or higher
6%