Program Overview
This program fits students who want a flexible online-hybrid path to becoming an aircraft mechanic, with an 18-month timeline and a transfer pathway into a Purdue Global bachelor's degree.
Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy's AMT program awards the FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate over an 18-month track, available in person or through a flexible online hybrid format. Training happens at Chennault Airfield in Conroe, Texas, a facility that also offers on-site avionics maintenance services such as WAAS GPS and ADS-B work. A transfer pathway with Purdue Global lets graduates continue toward an undergraduate degree.
Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy is a private program in Conroe, Texas. Metro Houston employs about 2,710 aviation mechanics at a median wage near $85,400 a year, above the $79,870 national median. The academy is one of 21 Part 147 schools in Texas.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 18-month in-person or flexible online hybrid |
| FAA Certificate Number | CM1T681K |
| Address | 15900 Schank Road, Conroe, TX 77306 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page caacxo.com
- Official Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy website caacxo.com
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Training location at Chennault Airfield, 15900 Schank Rd, Conroe, TX 77306
- Transfer pathway partnership with Purdue Global for an undergraduate degree
- Avionics maintenance services offered on site (WAAS GPS, ADS-B, glass displays, IFR suites)
As stated on caacxo.com
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Conroe
Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy is at 15900 Schank Road, Conroe, TX 77306. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Texas. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Houston.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Texas aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy, by straight-line distance.
Universal Technical Institute Houston
Houston, TX · 23 mi from Conroe
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston
Houston, TX · 46 mi from Conroe
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · 129 mi from Conroe
Texas State Technical College Waco
Waco, TX · 138 mi from Conroe
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · 148 mi from Conroe
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy
- Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy | A&P Training
- Chennault Aviation Academy homepage
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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