Program Overview
This program fits students near Jackson, Mississippi who want a public four-semester path to a technical certificate or associate degree covering both airframe and powerplant ratings.
Hinds Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program runs four semesters and leads to a Technical Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science, covering airframe and powerplant ratings. Classes are based at the Raymond campus, taught face-to-face with select courses offered online, and students must earn the FAA Powerplant Rating before moving into the fourth semester.
This is a public program, with in-district tuition at $3,700 and out-of-district tuition at $6,750. IPEDS lists a 43% graduation rate for the school. It sits in the Jackson metro, where aircraft mechanics earn a median wage of $67,750 a year, against a $79,870 national median. Weigh those figures against the four-semester timeline.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
|
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Four-semester instructional program |
| Schedule | Face-to-face, with select courses available online |
| FAA Certificate Number | DU9T099R |
| Address | 4130 Airport Road, Bolton, MS 39041 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page hindscc.edu
- Official Hinds Community College website hindscc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program based at the Raymond campus
- Hands-on training in the classroom and hangar/shop on FAA certificated aircraft
- FAA Powerplant Rating must be obtained before proceeding to the fourth semester
- Aviation Chapter of the Hinds Community College Alumni Association
As stated on hindscc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Hinds Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$3,700
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,750
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$12,835
Graduation Rate (Institution)
43%
Total Enrollment
8,859
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 4 |
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 Bolton
Hinds Community College is at 4130 Airport Road, Bolton, MS 39041. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Mississippi. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Jackson.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Mississippi aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Hinds Community College, by straight-line distance.
Baton Rouge Community College
Central, LA · 127 mi from Bolton
Pearl River Community College
Kiln, MS · 145 mi from Bolton
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · 165 mi from Bolton
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · 172 mi from Bolton
Coastal Alabama Community College
Mobile, AL · 179 mi from Bolton
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Hinds Community College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- College Navigator: Hinds Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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