Program Overview
This program fits Phoenix-area students who can secure one of just 50 seats per semester, split into morning and afternoon cohorts, for a combined airframe and powerplant associate degree.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College's Aircraft Maintenance Technology program leads to an Associate of Applied Science or Certificate of Completion, covering General AMT, Airframe, or Powerplant tracks. The Certificate of Completion is fully embedded within the AAS degree, and the program admits only 50 students per semester, split into morning and afternoon cohorts of 25 each. Waitlist positions are maintained and honored each term.
Chandler-Gilbert is a public program, with in-state tuition listed at $2,328 and total cost of attendance around $25,206, on a 30% graduation rate across 15,085 enrolled students college-wide. Metro Phoenix employs about 3,810 aviation mechanics at a median wage near $76,610 a year, just under the $79,870 national median. Chandler-Gilbert is one of 4 Part 147 schools in Arizona.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aircraft Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 88-115 credit hours, presented as a 7-term full-time sequence |
| Start Dates | Enrollment form opens Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 |
| FAA Certificate Number | GBIT003K |
| Address | 7360 E. Tahoe Avenue, Bldg 1, Mesa, AZ 85212 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page cgc.edu
- Official CGCC website cgc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Only 50 students per semester admitted, split into morning and afternoon cohorts of 25 each
- Waitlist positions maintained and honored each term
- Certificate of Completion (CCL) is fully embedded within the AAS degree
- Graduates eligible to apply for relevant FAA written, oral, and practical exams
As stated on cgc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Chandler-Gilbert Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 12 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$2,328
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$8,929
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$25,206
Graduation Rate (Institution)
30%
Total Enrollment
15,085
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 12 |
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 Mesa
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is at 7360 E. Tahoe Avenue, Bldg 1, Mesa, AZ 85212. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Arizona. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Phoenix.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Arizona aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Chandler-Gilbert Community College, by straight-line distance.
American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies
Mesa, AZ · 2 mi from Mesa
Western Maricopa Education Center
Glendale, AZ · 39 mi from Mesa
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ · 92 mi from Mesa
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · 274 mi from Mesa
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT · 313 mi from Mesa
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Aircraft Maintenance Technology | CGCC
- Aircraft Maintenance Technology AAS (3670) | CGCC
- College Navigator: Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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