Charlotte, North Carolina

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte Aviation Maintenance Program

FAA-approved (Part 147) aviation maintenance school in Charlotte, North Carolina, training for the Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

  • FAA Certificate 9IMT629K
  • Airframe Rating
  • Powerplant Rating
  • Private Aviation School
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Program Overview

This program fits Charlotte-area students who want a single combined airframe and powerplant certificate on a 21-month schedule, with dual-credit ties to two local school districts.

Charlotte's campus, on East Independence Boulevard, runs a 21-month Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate covering both airframe and powerplant ratings in one course of study. The facility includes multiple classrooms and a hangar housing 7 aircraft, including a Learjet and a helicopter. Classes meet in day and evening sections, and the school partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Union County Public Schools on dual credit for high school students.

This is one of 14 Aviation Institute of Maintenance campuses nationwide and one of 7 Part 147 certificated schools in North Carolina. Metro Charlotte employs about 1,310 aviation mechanics at a median wage of $78,580 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation. Weigh that wage figure and the 21-month length against your own timeline before enrolling.

FAA AV-Info and School Pages

Program Facts

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte program facts
Program NameAviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
CredentialsCertificate
RatingsAirframe and Powerplant
Program Length21 months
Start DatesNext start date listed as September 28 (rolling starts)
FAA Certificate Number9IMT629K
Address7421 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28227

FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026

Official School Pages

In the School's Words

Program Highlights

  • Charlotte campus: 51,000 sq ft facility with 17 classrooms
  • 25,000 sq ft hangar with 7 aircraft including a Learjet and a helicopter
  • Dual Credit partnerships with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Union County Public Schools
  • Day and evening class schedules available

As stated on aviationmaintenance.edu

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Charlotte

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte is at 7421 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28227. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in North Carolina. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Charlotte.

Median Pay, Charlotte Metro

$78,580

Median Pay, North Carolina

$76,980

Median Pay, United States

$79,870

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the North Carolina aircraft mechanic salary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte FAA Part 147 Certificated?
Yes. The Charlotte campus carries its own FAA certificate number and is listed among the FAA's certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools, one of 7 in North Carolina.

How Long Is the Charlotte AMT Program?
The Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate runs 21 months and covers both airframe and powerplant ratings in a single combined program.

What Class Schedules Are Available in Charlotte?
The Charlotte campus offers both day and evening class schedules, giving students flexibility around work or other commitments.

Where Is the Charlotte Campus Located?
The campus sits on East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of 7 Part 147 certificated schools operating in the state.
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