Program Overview
This program fits someone in the Oklahoma City area who wants full-time aircraft mechanic training in about 20 months, with an option to add an associate degree through a partner college.
Canadian Valley Technology Center's Aviation Maintenance Technology program prepares adult students for the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, over about 20 months of full-time, Monday through Friday classes. A partnership with Redlands Community College lets completers apply the training toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is based at the El Reno Campus, with an August 2026 start date.
This is an adult technical center program rather than a traditional college degree. Oklahoma has 7 FAA-certificated Part 147 schools, and the nearest other one is 16.4 miles away. Aircraft mechanics in the Oklahoma City metro earn a median wage of $68,140.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate preparation |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 1,920 clock hours, approximately 20 months |
| Schedule | Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m. during the academic year; summer sessions Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m. |
| Start Dates | August 2026 |
| FAA Certificate Number | VVLT036R |
| Address | 6505 E. Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page cvtech.edu
- Official CV Tech website cvtech.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- El Reno Campus, adult-only Aviation Maintenance program
- Partnership with Redlands Community College for Associate of Applied Science degree credit
- FAA A&P exam pass rate of 97.3%, ranked 13th best in the country among 198 schools
- Outperforms the average pass rate of the state's seven aviation maintenance schools (85%)
- Broad, varied experience in aviation science and theory
As stated on cvtech.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near El Reno
Canadian Valley Technology Center is at 6505 E. Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Oklahoma. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Oklahoma City.
Median Pay, Oklahoma City Metro
$68,140
Median Pay, Oklahoma
$74,390
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 Oklahoma aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Canadian Valley Technology Center, by straight-line distance.
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK · 16 mi from El Reno
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman, OK · 29 mi from El Reno
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK · 55 mi from El Reno
Southwest Technology Center
Altus, OK · 101 mi from El Reno
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK · 119 mi from El Reno
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Canadian Valley Technology Center
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Aviation Maintenance at CV Tech is a Jetway to Success: Federal Exam Pass Rate Best in U.S.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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