Program Overview
This program fits Alabama students who want a choice of airframe or powerplant credentials across two campuses, with a path to both ratings in as little as 18 months.
Enterprise State Community College splits its Aviation Maintenance Technology program across two campuses: Ozark and Andalusia, at Southern Alabama Regional Airport. Students can earn separate Airframe or Powerplant certificates or associate degrees, with a path to the full FAA mechanic certificate (Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P) in as little as 18 months. Powerplant classes run only at Ozark; Andalusia teaches general and airframe coursework.
This program awards technical certificates and associate degrees, not bachelor's credentials, with tuition near $3,870 a year for Alabama residents and $7,740 for out-of-state students. IPEDS lists a 42% graduation rate on 2,699 enrolled students. The nearest other Part 147 school sits 71.2 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
|
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Airframe certificate in 12 months; full A&P dual certification in as little as 18 months (90 credit hours for AAS) |
| Schedule | Day and evening (Ozark campus, Monday-Thursday, 8-week sessions); traditional 16-week semester schedule (Andalusia site) |
| FAA Certificate Number | EN4T160M |
| Address | 3405 S Hwy 231, Ozark, AL 36360 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page escc.edu
- Official Enterprise State Community College website escc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Ozark Campus and Andalusia site (Southern Alabama Regional Airport)
- Andalusia site certified to teach general and airframe classes; powerplant classes offered only at Ozark campus
- Multiple high school dual-enrollment partnerships
As stated on escc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Enterprise State Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 39 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$3,870
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,740
Graduation Rate (Institution)
42%
Total Enrollment
2,699
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 14 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 14 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0609 | Associate's | 11 |
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 Ozark
Enterprise State Community College is at 3405 S Hwy 231, Ozark, AL 36360. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Alabama.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Alabama aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Enterprise State Community College, by straight-line distance.
Northwest Florida State College
Crestview, FL · 71 mi from Ozark
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL · 84 mi from Ozark
Tom P. Haney Technical College
Panama City, FL · 87 mi from Ozark
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA · 95 mi from Ozark
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL · 105 mi from Ozark
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Enterprise State Community College
- Aviation Maintenance | Enterprise State Community College
- Alabama Aviation Technology Training Center | ESCC
- College Navigator: Enterprise State Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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