Program Overview
This program fits students near Portland, Oregon who want a private, cost-defined path to Airframe and Powerplant certification prep, built around three sequential courses.
Hillsboro Aero Academy's Aviation Maintenance Professional Program prepares students for Airframe and Powerplant certification through three sequential courses: General, Airframe, and Powerplant. Training takes place on the academy's campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, with hands-on work directly on aircraft systems rather than simulators alone.
This is a private program, and the total cost for the full course of study is $29,500. It sits within the Portland metro, where aircraft mechanics earn a median wage of $83,760 a year, compared with a $79,870 national median for the occupation. Weigh that tuition figure against the program's three-course structure.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Professional Program |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification preparation |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 48 weeks (General 4 weeks, Airframe 22 weeks, Powerplant 22 weeks) |
| Published Cost | $29,500Total programExcludes $50 application fee and $100 registration fee (listed separately)Where the school states it (flyhaa.com) |
| FAA Certificate Number | HART683K |
| Address | 3565 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page flyhaa.com
- Official Hillsboro Aero Academy website flyhaa.com
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Campus located in Hillsboro, Oregon
- Hands-on training on actual aircraft systems
- Program broken into three sequential courses: General, Airframe, and Powerplant
As stated on flyhaa.com
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Hillsboro
Hillsboro Aero Academy is at 3565 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Oregon. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Portland.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Oregon aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Hillsboro Aero Academy, by straight-line distance.
Portland Community College
Portland, OR · 4 mi from Hillsboro
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR · 85 mi from Hillsboro
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR · 99 mi from Hillsboro
Clover Park Technical College
Puyallup, WA · 114 mi from Hillsboro
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA · 142 mi from Hillsboro
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Hillsboro Aero Academy
- Aviation Maintenance Training | FAA A&P Mechanic Program
- Aviation Maintenance Program Cost | HAA
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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