Indianapolis, Indiana

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis Aviation Maintenance Program

FAA-approved (Part 147) aviation maintenance school in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  • FAA Certificate USBT077S
  • Private Aviation School
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Program Overview

Veterans and students who want an on-site FAA testing center and GI Bill eligibility, working toward a certificate or associate degree, fit well on the Indianapolis campus.

The Indianapolis campus, on West McCarty Street, offers an Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, in day and evening classes. The campus houses an on-site FAA testing center and a hands-on engine shop where students work on real airplanes and a helicopter. The program accepts GI Bill benefits, and IPEDS records 67 associate degrees awarded from an enrollment of 172 students.

This is one of 14 Aviation Institute of Maintenance campuses nationwide and one of 4 Part 147 certificated schools in Indiana. IPEDS lists tuition at $16,520 with a 50% graduation rate. Metro Indianapolis employs about 840 aviation mechanics at a median wage of $63,280 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation.

FAA AV-Info and School Pages

Program Facts

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis program facts
Program NameAviation Maintenance Technician Certificate / Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology
CredentialsCertificate and Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
ScheduleDay and evening classes
GI BillApproved for GI Bill benefits, per the school
Start DatesSeptember class start referenced (apply-by-9/27 fee waiver)
FAA Certificate NumberUSBT077S
Address7251 W. Mccarty Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241

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

  • 32,000-square-foot campus at 7251 W McCarty St, Indianapolis, IN 46241
  • On-site FAA testing center
  • Hands-on engine shop with opportunities to work on real airplanes and a helicopter
  • Campus established since 1992

As stated on aviationmaintenance.edu

U.S. Department of Education

IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate

Federal IPEDS figures for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis, a private for-profit institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 67 per year.

Annual Tuition

$16,520

Graduation Rate (Institution)

50%

Total Enrollment

172

Source: IPEDS

IPEDS aviation maintenance programs at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis
ProgramCIP CodeAward LevelAnnual Completions
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician47.0607Associate's67
IPEDS, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 and 49.0104

Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Indianapolis

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis is at 7251 W. Mccarty Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Indiana. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Indianapolis.

Median Pay, Indianapolis Metro

$63,280

Median Pay, Indiana

$63,400

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 Indiana aircraft mechanic salary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis FAA Part 147 Certificated?
Yes. The Indianapolis campus holds its own FAA certificate number and appears on the FAA's list of certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools, one of 4 in Indiana.

Can Veterans Use the GI Bill at the Indianapolis Campus?
Yes. The Indianapolis program accepts GI Bill benefits, and for full-time hands-on training status, VA counts 22 or more scheduled clock hours a week.

What Does Tuition Cost at Indianapolis?
IPEDS lists tuition at $16,520 for the aviation maintenance associate program.

What Is the Graduation Rate at Indianapolis?
IPEDS reports a 50% graduation rate for the Indianapolis campus's aviation maintenance associate program.

Where Is the Indianapolis Campus Located?
The campus is on West McCarty Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of 4 Part 147 certificated schools in the state.
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