Program Overview
This associate degree program fits someone in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley who wants a partly online path to airframe and powerplant certification, with standalone certificates available along the way.
At Blue Ridge Community College, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program awards an Associate of Applied Science alongside separate Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Certificates, each completable on its own. About half of the associate degree can be finished through distance education, with exams taken at proctored locations near the student. Training is based at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in Weyers Cave, Virginia, where Blue Ridge Aviation also offers commercial pilot instruction.
Blue Ridge is a public college, with in-state tuition of $4,902 and out-of-state tuition of $10,560. Its IPEDS graduation rate is 40%, among 3,790 enrolled students. The nearest other Part 147 school is 68.4 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
|
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 68 credit hours over four semesters (AAS); Airframe Certificate 42 credit hours over 3 semesters; Powerplant Certificate 40 credit hours over 3 semesters |
| FAA Certificate Number | B12T578K |
| Address | 43 Aviation Circle, Hangar 4 East, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page brcc.edu
- Official Blue Ridge Community College website brcc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Approximately half of the AMT program can be completed online (distance education option)
- Located at 43 Aviation Circle, Weyers Cave, VA, at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Blue Ridge Aviation also offers commercial pilot instruction
- Assessments can be taken at proctored locations in the student's area
As stated on brcc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Blue Ridge Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 5 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,902
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$10,560
Graduation Rate (Institution)
40%
Total Enrollment
3,790
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 5 |
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 Weyers Cave
Blue Ridge Community College is at 43 Aviation Circle, Hangar 4 East, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave, VA 24486. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Virginia.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Virginia aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Blue Ridge Community College, by straight-line distance.
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · 68 mi from Weyers Cave
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
Manassas, VA · 84 mi from Weyers Cave
Pierpont Community & Technical College
Bridgeport, WV · 98 mi from Weyers Cave
University of the District of Columbia Community College
Washington, DC · 111 mi from Weyers Cave
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus
Hagerstown, MD · 117 mi from Weyers Cave
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Blue Ridge Community College
- Aviation Program
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (On Campus Program) catalog
- College Navigator: Blue Ridge Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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