Program Overview
Craven Community College fits students who want hands-on training on military and civilian aircraft with a clear transfer pathway to a bachelor's degree at East Carolina University.
Craven Community College's Aviation Systems Technology program, housed at the Havelock Campus's Institute of Aeronautical Technology, awards an Associate in Applied Science or a Diploma covering both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings. The schedule runs four semesters plus two summer sessions, and students train hands-on with both military and civilian aircraft. Graduates have a transfer pathway into East Carolina University's Bachelor of Science program.
North Carolina has 7 Part 147 certificated schools, and this is one of them. Tuition is $1,824 a year for North Carolina residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students, with 48% of the reporting cohort finishing on time. Those figures are worth weighing against the combined four-semester-plus-summer schedule before enrolling.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Systems Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Four semesters plus two summer school sessions |
| FAA Certificate Number | CUMT104K |
| Address | Aviation Systems Training Center, 303 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532 |
| Phone | (252) 444-0739 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page cravencc.edu
- Official Craven Community College website cravencc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Housed at the Havelock Campus / Institute of Aeronautical Technology
- FAA Part 147 approved since 2004
- Hands-on training with military and civilian aircraft
- Transfer pathway to East Carolina University Bachelor of Science degree
As stated on cravencc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Craven Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 9 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,824
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,432
Graduation Rate (Institution)
48%
Total Enrollment
3,103
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 9 |
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 Havelock
Craven Community College is at Aviation Systems Training Center, 303 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in North Carolina.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the North Carolina aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Craven Community College, by straight-line distance.
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC · 50 mi from Havelock
Wayne Community College
Pikeville, NC · 73 mi from Havelock
College of the Albemarle
Barco, NC · 114 mi from Havelock
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Myrtle Beach Campus
Myrtle Beach, SC · 143 mi from Havelock
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Norfolk
Norfolk, VA · 146 mi from Havelock
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Craven Community College
- Aviation Systems Technology AAS - Craven Community College
- College Navigator: Craven Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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