Program Overview
This associate degree program fits someone in South Florida who wants airframe, powerplant, and avionics training under one aviation institute, on either a traditional or accelerated schedule.
Broward College's Aviation Maintenance program, housed under the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute, awards an Associate of Science covering airframe and powerplant ratings. The traditional track runs 18 to 19 months across five semesters, on day or evening schedules; an accelerated Express track compresses the timeline further. The college is licensed by the FAA, and a separate Avionics program runs at the same institute.
Broward is a public college, with in-state tuition of $1,968 and out-of-state tuition of $7,402. Its IPEDS graduation rate is 39%, among 30,728 enrolled students. The nearest other Part 147 school is 6.8 miles away, and aircraft mechanics in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro earn a median wage of $78,260.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate of Science (AS) in Aviation Maintenance |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Traditional track: 18-19 months (5 semesters); Express track: 13 months (3.5 semesters) |
| Schedule | Traditional: day (7:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.) or evening (5:05-11:59 p.m.), Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday. Express: day, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Avionics Option | Separate avionics program at the same institute |
| Start Dates | Spring 2027 cohort (Express track, applications open) |
| FAA Certificate Number | IP8T224Q |
| Address | 7200 Pines Boulevard, Building 99, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page broward.edu
- Official Broward College website broward.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program housed under the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute at Broward College
- College is licensed by the FAA to provide required training
- Separate Avionics program offered at the same institute
- Express track compresses the program to 13 months for accelerated completion
As stated on broward.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Broward College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 2 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,968
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,402
Graduation Rate (Institution)
39%
Total Enrollment
30,728
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0609 | Associate's | 2 |
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 Pembroke Pines
Broward College is at 7200 Pines Boulevard, Building 99, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Florida. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Median Pay, Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metro
$78,260
Median Pay, Florida
$76,940
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 Florida aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Broward College, by straight-line distance.
Universal Technical Institute Miramar
Miramar, FL · 7 mi from Pembroke Pines
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Miami, FL · 14 mi from Pembroke Pines
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL · 95 mi from Pembroke Pines
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL · 137 mi from Pembroke Pines
US Aviation Academy Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL · 174 mi from Pembroke Pines
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Program Hold FAA Part 147 Certification?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Broward College
- Aviation Maintenance program page
- Emil Buehler Aviation Institute
- College Navigator: Broward College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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