Houston, Texas

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston Aviation Maintenance Program

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

  • FAA Certificate X88T585K
  • Airframe Rating
  • Powerplant Rating
  • Private Aviation School
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Program Overview

This program fits students who want a single Houston campus offering combined airframe and powerplant ratings in day or evening classes, backed by a 14-campus chain with airline employer partnerships.

Houston's campus of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance trains students toward an Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate covering both airframe and powerplant ratings. Classes run in day and evening sections on Airport Boulevard, with shop time in an airplane hangar built out with electronics labs, propellers and engines, plus separate labs dedicated to powerplant and airframe work. The campus holds employer partnerships with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

This is a certificated Part 147 school, one of 14 Aviation Institute of Maintenance campuses nationwide and one of 21 schools with that certification in Texas. Houston supports about 2,710 aviation mechanics earning a median wage near $85,400 a year, against a $79,870 national median for the occupation. Those are the numbers worth weighing alongside your own schedule and budget.

FAA AV-Info and School Pages

Program Facts

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston program facts
Program NameAviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
CredentialsCertificate
RatingsAirframe and Powerplant
ScheduleDay and evening classes
FAA Certificate NumberX88T585K
Address7651 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061

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

  • 18,000-square-foot airplane hangar with electronics labs, propellers and engines
  • Separate 3,400 sq ft and 21,000 sq ft labs for powerplant and airframe training
  • Located at 7651 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061
  • Employer partnerships including United Airlines and Southwest Airlines

As stated on aviationmaintenance.edu

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Houston

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston is at 7651 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Texas. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Houston.

Median Pay, Houston Metro

$85,400

Median Pay, Texas

$84,440

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 Texas aircraft mechanic salary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Aviation Institute of Maintenance FAA Part 147 Certificated?
Yes. The campus carries its own FAA certificate number and appears on the FAA's list of certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools, which lets it prepare students for the mechanic certificate exams.

What Ratings Does the Program Cover?
The Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate program covers both airframe and powerplant ratings in one combined course of study, rather than requiring a separate enrollment for each rating.

What Is the Class Schedule Like?
The Houston campus runs both day and evening class sections, so students can choose the schedule that fits around work or other commitments.

Where Is the Houston Campus Located?
The campus sits on Airport Boulevard in Houston, Texas, one of 21 Part 147 certificated schools operating in the state.
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