Chaffey College Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits students who want avionics training added to their airframe and powerplant coursework, on a two-year track toward an associate degree in Southern California's Inland Empire.

Chaffey College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program leads to an Associate of Applied Science alongside certificates in Airframe and Powerplant, Airframe only, and Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Technician. Both ratings are covered over a 2-year curriculum in Rancho Cucamonga. Beyond the standard airframe and powerplant coursework, students can add the avionics certificate, and faculty help graduates with job placement.

Chaffey College is a public program, with in-state tuition listed at $1,104 and a 36% graduation rate on 22,460 enrolled students. Metro Riverside-San Bernardino employs about 1,120 aviation mechanics at a median wage near $81,440 a year, slightly above the $79,870 national median. Chaffey is one of 20 Part 147 schools in California.

• One of approximately 170 Part 147 schools nationwide
• Annual auditing to maintain Part 147 certification
• Faculty assist with job placement

As stated on chaffey.edu

Federal IPEDS figures for Chaffey College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 16 per year.

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.

Chaffey College is at 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in California. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Riverside-San Bernardino.

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the California aircraft mechanic salary data.

The closest FAA-approved schools to Chaffey College, by straight-line distance.