Indian Hills Community College Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits Iowa veterans and civilians who want a GI Bill-eligible, 21-month Aviation Maintenance Technology program with an optional avionics add-on near Ottumwa.

At Indian Hills Community College's Ottumwa North Campus, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program runs 21 months across seven terms and leads to an Associate of Applied Science, plus separate airframe and powerplant diplomas. Students can dual-enroll in the Avionics Electronic Technician diploma, and the program is GI Bill eligible. Classes meet Monday through Thursday.

This is a public program, with a total program cost of $18,477 against in-state tuition of $5,040 and out-of-state tuition of $6,120. IPEDS lists a 40% graduation rate for the school. Indian Hills is the only school offering this program in Southeastern Iowa, so weigh that regional reach against the 21-month schedule.

• Only school for Aviation Maintenance Technology in Southeastern Iowa
• Housed at the Ottumwa North Campus
• Tuition can be fully covered through the Last Dollar Scholarship, for students who qualify

As stated on indianhills.edu

Federal IPEDS figures for Indian Hills Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 6 per year.

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.

Indian Hills Community College is at Ottumwa Industrial Airport, 14383 College Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Iowa.

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Iowa aircraft mechanic salary data.

The closest FAA-approved schools to Indian Hills Community College, by straight-line distance.