Program Overview
Dallas College fits students who want a fast 13-month path to stackable General, Airframe, and Powerplant certificates required to become a certified aircraft mechanic.
Dallas College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program awards General, Airframe and Powerplant certificates, stackable credentials required for the FAA's mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, completed in 13 months. Classes meet in person Monday through Thursday, with some online instruction Fridays, at the Aerospace and Aviation Hangar at Dallas Executive Airport. Field trips and industry partnerships support the program, with evening and weekend cohorts planned.
Total cost for all three certificates is $24,864. Dallas-Fort Worth mechanics earn a median wage of $94,920 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the metro area employs about 8,000 of them, a large local market for graduates entering the field.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | General, Airframe, and Powerplant certificates (stackable, required for FAA A&P certification) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 13 months |
| Schedule | Classes are held in person Monday through Thursday, with some online instruction on Fridays |
| Published Cost | $24,864Total program (all three certificates)Where the school states it (dallascollege.edu) |
| Start Dates | Application window May 22 - Dec. 18, 2026 |
| FAA Certificate Number | DAPT685K |
| Address | 5555 Apollo Drive, Dallas, TX 75237 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page dallascollege.edu
- Official Dallas College website dallascollege.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Trains at the Dallas College Aerospace and Aviation Hangar at Dallas Executive Airport
- Field trips and industry partnerships with local aviation companies
- Evening and weekend cohorts noted as planned for the future
As stated on dallascollege.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Dallas
Dallas College is at 5555 Apollo Drive, Dallas, TX 75237. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Texas. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Dallas-Fort Worth.
Median Pay, Dallas-Fort Worth Metro
$94,920
Median Pay, Texas
$84,440
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 Texas aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Dallas College, by straight-line distance.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Dallas
Irving, TX · 12 mi from Dallas
Skyline Career Development Center
Dallas, TX · 12 mi from Dallas
Thrust Institute of Maintenance
Addison, TX · 20 mi from Dallas
Crowley Academy of Aviation, Transportation and Logistics
Crowley, TX · 32 mi from Dallas
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX · 33 mi from Dallas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dallas College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
How Long Does the Program Take?
What Does the Program Cost?
Where Does Training Take Place?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Dallas College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
All sources retrieved .
How we compile school profiles, and what each source can and cannot tell you, is explained in our data methodology.