Program Overview
This program fits metro Atlanta students who want airframe, powerplant, and avionics credentials in one place, with a Lockheed Martin hiring partnership and support for veteran students.
Chattahoochee Technical College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program leads to an associate degree, alongside an Aircraft Structural Technology Diploma, an Aviation Maintenance Technology Diploma, and technical certificates in Aircraft Upholstery and Trim and Avionics Bench Technician. Training happens at the Aviation Training Academy campus at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, combining powerplant and airframe coursework. A Lockheed Martin hiring partnership and a VECTR Veterans Center on campus round out the program.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a public technical college in Dallas, Georgia. Metro Atlanta employs about 2,770 aviation mechanics at a median wage near $98,300 a year, well above the $79,870 national median. The college is one of 9 Part 147 schools in Georgia.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 96 semester credit hours |
| Avionics Option | Avionics Bench Technician technical certificate |
| Start Dates |
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| FAA Certificate Number | CT1T680K |
| Address | 570 Airport Pkwy, Dallas, GA 30157 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page chattahoocheetech.edu
- Official Chattahoochee Technical College website chattahoocheetech.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Trains at the Aviation Training Academy campus at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport (PUJ)
- Combined powerplant and airframe curriculum
- Lockheed Martin hiring partnership referenced ('Get hired by Lockheed Martin in 10 weeks!' via a Production Assembler training program)
- VECTR Veterans Center referenced on site for veteran students
As stated on chattahoocheetech.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Dallas
Chattahoochee Technical College is at 570 Airport Pkwy, Dallas, GA 30157. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Georgia. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Atlanta.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Georgia aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Chattahoochee Technical College, by straight-line distance.
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · 29 mi from Dallas
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA · 36 mi from Dallas
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta
Duluth, GA · 42 mi from Dallas
Snead State Community College
Albertville, AL · 83 mi from Dallas
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL · 89 mi from Dallas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chattahoochee Technical College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
Does the Program Include Avionics Training?
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Are There Employer Partnerships Tied to the Program?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Chattahoochee Technical College
- Aviation - Chattahoochee Technical College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree - College Catalog
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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