Program Overview
This program fits someone who wants multiple credential levels, from technical certificate to associate degree, in both Airframe and Powerplant at a Georgia technical college.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College teaches Aviation Maintenance Technology at its Aviation Technology Campus in Floyd County, Rome, offering credential paths from technical certificates through a diploma up to an Associate of Applied Science degree, covering both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings. The program is NC3 Certified, and it recently received a donated aircraft for hands-on instruction.
Georgia Northwestern is a public technical college, with in-state tuition of $2,568 and out-of-state tuition of $5,136 for its aviation programs. Campuswide, GNTC reports a 43% IPEDS graduation rate across an enrollment of 7,282 students, figures worth weighing against a program that spans certificate, diploma, and degree options rather than a single credential.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM43) Associate of Applied Science Degree; also Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM34) Diploma, Aviation Maintenance Technician (AM24) Certificate, Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe (AMT1) Certificate, and Aviation Maintenance Technician-Power Plant (AM61) Certificate |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate of Applied Science degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificates |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| FAA Certificate Number | 1CVT581K |
| Address | 127 Capitoline Drive NE, Rome, GA 30165 |
| Phone | (734) 547-7250 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page gntc.edu
- Official Georgia Northwestern Technical College website gntc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Trains at the Aviation Technology Campus (ATC), Floyd County Campus, Rome, Georgia
- NC3 Certified Program
- Recently received a donated aircraft for the Aviation Maintenance Technology program
As stated on gntc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Georgia Northwestern Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 10 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$2,568
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$5,136
Graduation Rate (Institution)
43%
Total Enrollment
7,282
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 10 |
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 Rome
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is at 127 Capitoline Drive NE, Rome, GA 30165. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Georgia. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Chattanooga.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Georgia aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Georgia Northwestern Technical College, by straight-line distance.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Dallas, GA · 36 mi from Rome
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · 62 mi from Rome
Snead State Community College
Albertville, AL · 63 mi from Rome
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta
Duluth, GA · 64 mi from Rome
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL · 104 mi from Rome
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Aviation - GNTC
- GNTC receives donation of aircraft to Aviation Maintenance Technology program
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - GNTC Library
- College Navigator: Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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