Program Overview
This program fits Washington students who want a nationally recognized FAA pass-rate record, training at Thun Field toward careers on airliners, business jets, or helicopters.
Clover Park Technical College's Aviation Maintenance Technician program leads to an AAT or AAS-T degree, or standalone Airframe or Powerplant certificates. Training happens at the South Hill Campus in Puyallup, located at Thun Field. The program reports among the highest FAA certification pass rates in the nation, and prepares students for work on airliners, business jets, helicopters, and general aviation aircraft. A separate Avionics Technician program is offered alongside.
Clover Park is a public college, with tuition listed at $5,740 for both in-state and out-of-state students, and a 43% graduation rate on 3,408 enrolled students. Metro Seattle-Tacoma employs about 3,950 aviation mechanics at a median wage near $103,900 a year, well above the $79,870 national median. Clover Park is one of 6 Part 147 schools in Washington.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 8 quarters (degree); 5 quarters (Airframe or Powerplant certificate) |
| FAA Certificate Number | MK8T323Q |
| Address | 17214 110TH Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98374 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page cptc.edu
- Official Clover Park Technical College website cptc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program operates at the South Hill Campus in Puyallup, Washington, located at Thun Field
- Program reports among the highest pass rates in the nation for FAA certification
- Prepares students for careers on airliners, business jets, helicopters, and general aviation aircraft
- Separate Avionics Technician program offered alongside the AMT program
As stated on cptc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Clover Park Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 26 per year.
Annual Tuition
$5,740
Graduation Rate (Institution)
43%
Total Enrollment
3,408
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 26 |
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 Puyallup
Clover Park Technical College is at 17214 110TH Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98374. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Washington. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Seattle-Tacoma.
Median Pay, Seattle-Tacoma Metro
$103,900
Median Pay, Washington
$98,980
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 Washington aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Clover Park Technical College, by straight-line distance.
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA · 30 mi from Puyallup
Everett Community College
Everett, WA · 55 mi from Puyallup
Portland Community College
Portland, OR · 111 mi from Puyallup
Hillsboro Aero Academy
Hillsboro, OR · 114 mi from Puyallup
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR · 117 mi from Puyallup
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clover Park Technical College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
What Does Tuition Cost?
Where Does Training Take Place?
Is There a Separate Avionics Program?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Clover Park Technical College
- Aviation Maintenance Technician - CPTC
- South Hill Campus - CPTC
- College Navigator: Clover Park Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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