Central, Louisiana

Baton Rouge Community College Aviation Maintenance Program

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

  • FAA Certificate 2BTT611K
  • Airframe Rating
  • Powerplant Rating
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Program Overview

This associate degree program fits someone in the Baton Rouge area who wants to earn stackable airframe and powerplant certificates on the way to a full degree.

Baton Rouge Community College's Aviation Technology department awards an Associate of Applied Science alongside a Technical Diploma and two stackable Certificates of Technical Study, one in Airframe Mechanic and one in Powerplant Mechanic. The AAS runs 70 credit hours across six semesters, covering maintenance practices, structures, finishes, electrical systems, and aircraft systems. Students must clear a minimum 70% grade on all practical projects, at the Central, Louisiana campus.

Baton Rouge Community College is a public college, with in-state and out-of-state tuition both set at $3,237. Its IPEDS graduation rate is 31%, among 11,182 enrolled students. The nearest other Part 147 school is 60.5 miles away, and aircraft mechanics in the Baton Rouge metro earn a median wage of $80,820.

FAA AV-Info and School Pages

Program Facts

Baton Rouge Community College program facts
Program NameAssociate of Applied Science: Aviation Maintenance Technology
Credentials
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • Technical Diploma
  • Certificate of Technical Study (CTS) - Airframe Mechanic (32 credit hours)
  • Certificate of Technical Study (CTS) - Powerplant Mechanic (32 credit hours)
RatingsAirframe and Powerplant
Program Length70 total semester credit hours across six semesters
FAA Certificate Number2BTT611K
Address10700 Hooper Road, Department of Aviation Technology, Central, LA 70818
Phone(985) 859-2202

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

  • Curriculum covers maintenance practices, processes, structures, finishes, electrical systems, and aircraft systems
  • Students demonstrate basic electrical and avionics competencies as a program outcome
  • Two stackable Certificate of Technical Study (CTS) credentials available before completing the full AAS degree
  • Minimum 70% grade requirement on all practical projects
  • Students have the option to earn a technical diploma upon completion of all technical courses

As stated on mybrcc.edu

U.S. Department of Education

IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate

Federal IPEDS figures for Baton Rouge Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 9 per year.

Annual Tuition

$3,237

Graduation Rate (Institution)

31%

Total Enrollment

11,182

Source: IPEDS

IPEDS aviation maintenance programs at Baton Rouge Community College
ProgramCIP CodeAward LevelAnnual Completions
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician47.0607Associate's9
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 Central

Baton Rouge Community College is at 10700 Hooper Road, Department of Aviation Technology, Central, LA 70818. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Louisiana. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Baton Rouge.

Median Pay, Baton Rouge Metro

$80,820

Median Pay, Louisiana

$79,780

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 Louisiana aircraft mechanic salary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Program Carry FAA Part 147 Certification?
Yes. The program holds its own FAA certificate number and appears on the FAA's list of certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.

What Credentials Can You Earn?
Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science, a Technical Diploma, and two stackable Certificates of Technical Study, in Airframe Mechanic and Powerplant Mechanic.

How Long Is the AAS Program?
The Associate of Applied Science runs 70 total semester credit hours across six semesters.

What Does Tuition Run?
In-state and out-of-state tuition are both set at $3,237.

Where Is the Program Located?
The program is based in Central, Louisiana.
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