Program Overview
Delaware Technical Community College fits Delaware residents who want the state's only FAA-certificated Part 147 program, training toward both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings over five semesters.
Delaware Technical Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program, based at the Georgetown campus near Delaware Coastal Airport, awards an Associate of Applied Science covering both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings over five semesters. The curriculum prepares graduates to sit the FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic certification exams. It is the only Part 147 certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician School in Delaware.
In-state tuition runs $2,287 a year, with out-of-state tuition at $5,718, and 22% of the reporting cohort completed the program on time, within an overall college enrollment of 13,337. Being the only certificated school in the state means no other Part 147 option exists closer to home.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate Degree (AAS) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 5 semesters |
| FAA Certificate Number | 7DET592K |
| Address | 21499 Rudder Ln, Delaware Coastal Airport, Georgetown, DE 19947 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page dtcc.edu
- Official Delaware Tech website dtcc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Offered at the Georgetown campus
- Program prepares graduates to sit the FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic certification examinations
- 95+ credit curriculum across 5 semesters
As stated on dtcc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 5 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$2,287
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$5,718
Graduation Rate (Institution)
22%
Total Enrollment
13,337
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 5 |
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 Georgetown
Delaware Technical Community College is at 21499 Rudder Ln, Delaware Coastal Airport, Georgetown, DE 19947. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Delaware.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Delaware aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Delaware Technical Community College, by straight-line distance.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Salisbury, MD · 23 mi from Georgetown
University of the District of Columbia Community College
Washington, DC · 88 mi from Georgetown
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · 99 mi from Georgetown
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
Manassas, VA · 114 mi from Georgetown
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Norfolk
Norfolk, VA · 129 mi from Georgetown
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Delaware Technical Community College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology | Delaware Tech
- College Navigator: Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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