Program Overview
This program fits students in northeast Indiana who want the only Ivy Tech campus offering Aviation Maintenance Technology, with airframe, powerplant, and accelerated tracks for licensed mechanics.
Ivy Tech Community College's Fort Wayne campus is the only Ivy Tech location offering Aviation Maintenance Technology, with Airframe and Powerplant concentrations, an accelerated track for already-licensed mechanics, and a short-term general certificate. Aviation-specific courses are taught in person, in four-hour blocks, and the program holds accreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.
This is a public program, with a total AAS program cost of $11,416, in-state tuition of $5,154, and out-of-state tuition of $9,935. IPEDS lists a 40% graduation rate for the school. Weigh that cost against Fort Wayne being the only Ivy Tech campus with this program.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | AAS Airframe/Powerplant concentrations: 64 credit hours over 4 semesters; accelerated AAS for FAA-licensed mechanics: 16 credit hours over 1-2 semesters; short-term certificate: 18.5 credit hours over 1 semester |
| Schedule | Aviation-specific courses conducted in person, in four-hour blocks |
| Published Cost | $11,416Total program, AASWhere the school states it (ivytech.edu) |
| Start Dates | A cohort of 16-20 students can start the program each year in the fall |
| FAA Certificate Number | IV7T579K |
| Address | 405 West Cook Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page ivytech.edu
- Official Ivy Tech Fort Wayne website ivytech.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Fort Wayne is the only campus location offering this program
- Student-faculty ratio of 20:1
- Also holds accreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
As stated on ivytech.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Ivy Tech Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$5,154
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$9,935
Graduation Rate (Institution)
40%
Total Enrollment
110,710
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 Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is at 405 West Cook Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Indiana.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Indiana aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne, by straight-line distance.
Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo
Swanton, OH · 75 mi from Fort Wayne
Federal Aerospace Institute
Swanton, OH · 76 mi from Fort Wayne
Western Michigan University
Battle Creek, MI · 81 mi from Fort Wayne
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · 84 mi from Fort Wayne
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Englewood, OH · 100 mi from Fort Wayne
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne
- Ivy Tech Aviation Maintenance Technology
- College Navigator: Ivy Tech Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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