Aviation Maintenance Technology

Quick Facts

Program: Aviation
Pathway: Business & Industry
Campus: Northwest
- Erma C. Johnson Hadley Center of Excellence for Aviation, Transportation and Logistics

Aviation technicians perform the maintenance and repairs that keep aircraft in top operating condition.

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why choose Aviation Maintenance Technology?

Prepare to take the FAA examination for Airframe & Powerplant licenses
Study with our outstanding faculty that includes 5 FAA-designated Mechanics Examiners
Learn in our aviation education facility, which is one of the largest aviation education facilities in Texas & has $3 million in training equipment

Prepare for what you will do at work

Aircraft mechanics

Inspect aircraft components for cracks, breaks, or other problems
Replace broken or defective parts
Follow regulations by conducting routine & special inspections—before & after working on an aircraft
Document all maintenance & repairs

Avionics technicians

Test & troubleshoot instruments & electronic components
Put together components & install software
Use hand tools & power tools to install instrument panels
Document all maintenance & repairs

Marketable skills you will learn

Critical thinking
Reasoning
Communication
Personal & social responsibility
Teamwork
Computer literacy

Before you enroll, think about:

Selective Admission: Applications for New Students

Admission to our aviation programs is a multi-step, time-sensitive process. The College registration deadlines and information do not reflect the typical aviation program registration processes.

We will give you the registration information you need during our information and orientation sessions. See below: Attend a required information session.

Apply for Spring 2022

Registration for Fall 2021 has passed.

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2022.

Costs

Tuition: Tuition & Fees
Books: $600 (approximate)
Tools: $400–$1,200

Time Commitment

Day Classes

If you take day classes, you can complete our A.A.S. program in 2 years.

Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Night Classes

If you take night classes, you can complete our A.A.S. program in 3 years.

Days: Monday–Thursday
Hours: 5:30–11 p.m.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degrees

Certificates

Level 1

Level 2

Attend a required information session

You must attend a mandatory Aviation Information Session to be admitted to our aviation programs.

Register for an Info Session

Our next Information Sessions will be in September.

Fill out the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Information Session Sign-Up Form

Use your Gmail, Outlook, or Hotmail username and password to log in to the registration form.

Questions?

Email aviation@tccd.edu

Applications for New Students

Admission to our aviation programs is a multi-step, time-sensitive process. The College registration deadlines and information do not reflect the typical aviation program registration processes.

We will give you the registration information you need during our information and orientation sessions.

Apply

Our Fall 2021 class is full.

The next application period will begin in September.

Questions?

Email aviation@tccd.edu

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

Degree or Certificate	Program Title	Hours	Total Tuition & Fees
AAS	Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe	60	$3,840
AAS	Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant	60	$3,840
CRT1	Advanced Composite Technology	16	$1,024
CRT1	Avionics Line Maintenance	30	$1,920
CRT2	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe	45	$2,880
CRT2	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant	45	$2,880