Program Overview
This associate degree program fits someone in eastern Washington who wants two years of hands-on airframe and powerplant training, since the nearest alternative Part 147 school is 99.8 miles away.
Big Bend Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program awards an Associate of Applied Science covering airframe and powerplant ratings over two academic years. Training happens in a newly constructed hangar with access to Grant County International Airport, using a fleet of light general aviation aircraft, twin-engine turboprops, helicopters, and experimental aircraft. Instructors hold FAA Inspection Authorizations and a Designated Mechanic Examiner credential.
This is a public college, with in-state tuition of $4,773 and total cost of attendance of $27,643 for the two-year program, against a $13685.92 program cost that includes tools and supplies. The college's IPEDS graduation rate is 42%, among 1,857 enrolled students. The nearest other Part 147 school is 99.8 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Two academic years of instruction |
| Published Cost | $13,685.92Total program, 2 years, Washington residentTuition (six quarters at 20 credits), lab fees, books and supplies, and $2,000 in tools; year 1 $7,842.96, year 2 $5,842.96Where the school states it (bigbend.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | EL8T116Q |
| Address | 7272 Andrews St. NE, Building 3200, Moses Lake, WA 98837 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page bigbend.edu
- Official Big Bend Community College website bigbend.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Newly constructed hangar on campus with access to Grant County International Airport
- Training fleet includes light general aviation aircraft, twin-engine turboprops, helicopters, and experimental aircraft
- Students get the opportunity to operate aircraft in an airport environment, described as unique among Part 147 schools in the PNW
- Instructors hold FAA Inspection Authorizations and a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME)
- On-campus FAA testing center for all program testing
As stated on bigbend.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Big Bend Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,773
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$5,333
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$27,643
Graduation Rate (Institution)
42%
Total Enrollment
1,857
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 4 |
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 Moses Lake
Big Bend Community College is at 7272 Andrews St. NE, Building 3200, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Washington.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Washington aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Big Bend Community College, by straight-line distance.
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA · 100 mi from Moses Lake
Moody Bible Institute
Spokane, WA · 100 mi from Moses Lake
Clover Park Technical College
Puyallup, WA · 139 mi from Moses Lake
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR · 140 mi from Moses Lake
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA · 145 mi from Moses Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Big Bend Community College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - Big Bend Community College
- College Navigator: Big Bend Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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