Program Overview
This program fits students near Louisville who want a public four-semester Aviation Maintenance Technology program with an optional avionics certificate and a selective admissions process.
Jefferson Community and Technical College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program runs four semesters, or two years, leading to an Associate of Applied Science, an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician Diploma, or shorter completion certificates, including one in Introduction to Aviation Electronics. Admission is selective and requires attending a mandatory pre-admission conference, and a minimum grade of C is enforced in every course.
This is a public program, with in-state tuition at $4,536 and out-of-state tuition at $6,240. IPEDS lists a 35% graduation rate for the school. It sits in the Louisville metro, where aircraft mechanics earn a median wage of $76,800 a year, against a $79,870 national median. Weigh those figures against the selective admissions process.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Four semesters, or two years |
| Avionics Option | Introduction to Aviation Electronics certificate |
| FAA Certificate Number | 9JCT625K |
| Address | 1000 Community College Drive, Louisville, KY 40272 |
| Phone | (502) 213-2480 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page jefferson.kctcs.edu
- Official JCTC website jefferson.kctcs.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Selective admissions process requiring mandatory pre-admission conference attendance
- Minimum grade of C required in all courses, with FAA grading and attendance policies enforced
- Program works with veterans who have military aviation maintenance experience to evaluate prior training records
As stated on jefferson.kctcs.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Jefferson Community and Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 43 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,536
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,240
Graduation Rate (Institution)
35%
Total Enrollment
13,429
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 43 |
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 Louisville
Jefferson Community and Technical College is at 1000 Community College Drive, Louisville, KY 40272. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Kentucky. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Louisville.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Kentucky aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Jefferson Community and Technical College, by straight-line distance.
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · 97 mi from Louisville
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Harrison, OH · 100 mi from Louisville
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY · 104 mi from Louisville
Vincennes University
Indianapolis, IN · 117 mi from Louisville
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · 118 mi from Louisville
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Jefferson Community and Technical College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - JCTC
- College Navigator: Jefferson Community and Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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