Program Overview
This program fits Nevada students who need the state's only Part 147 school, near Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, on a 21-month certificate track.
The Las Vegas campus, on South Eastern Avenue, trains students for an Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate over 21 months of full-time study, with day, evening, and weekend classes available. The campus sits miles from Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, with facilities for sheet metal work, engine rebuilding, and landing gear operation. The school holds partnerships with local airlines, international companies, and the U.S. Air Force.
This is one of 14 Aviation Institute of Maintenance campuses nationwide and the only Part 147 certificated school in Nevada. The nearest other Part 147 school sits 157.9 miles away. Metro Las Vegas employs about 1,900 aviation mechanics at a median wage of $91,940 a year, above the $79,870 national median for the occupation.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Certificate |
| Program Length | 21 months for full-time students |
| Schedule | Day, evening, and weekend classes available |
| Start Dates | September class start referenced in enrollment promotion |
| FAA Certificate Number | 9VMT610K |
| Address | 5870 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page aviationmaintenance.edu
- Official AIM Las Vegas website aviationmaintenance.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- 40,387-square-foot campus on nearly four acres at 5870 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Miles from Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base
- Facilities for sheet metal work, engine rebuilding, and landing gear operation
- Partnerships with local airlines, international companies, and the U.S. Air Force
As stated on aviationmaintenance.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Las Vegas
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas is at 5870 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Nevada. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Las Vegas.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Nevada aircraft mechanic salary data.
Same School, Other Locations
Other Aviation Institute of Maintenance Campuses
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Fremont Fremont, California
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Orlando Casselberry, Florida
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta Duluth, Georgia
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago Chicago, Illinois
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston Houston, Texas
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Dallas Irving, Texas
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas Manassas, Virginia
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance Norfolk Norfolk, Virginia
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas, by straight-line distance.
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT · 158 mi from Las Vegas
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA · 164 mi from Las Vegas
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · 185 mi from Las Vegas
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 193 mi from Las Vegas
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Inland Empire Campus
Riverside, CA · 194 mi from Las Vegas
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
- AIM Las Vegas, NV campus page
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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