Program Overview
This public university program fits students who want both an associate and a bachelor's degree route to eligibility for the FAA mechanic certificate, with in-state tuition near $10,243 and hands-on hangar training in Salina, Kansas.
Kansas State University's Salina campus offers Aviation Maintenance Management as an associate or bachelor's degree, both leading to the FAA exams for the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P. The curriculum adds an NCATT-certified avionics electronics certificate. Students train in a hangar with ramp access to the Salina airfield, a fleet that includes a helicopter and a twin turboprop, and an on-campus FAA testing center.
Weigh the basics: this is a public four-year university program, not a standalone trade school, with published tuition of $10,243 in state and $27,590 out of state, plus a total cost of attendance near $28,141. Kansas State's IPEDS graduation rate for the program stands at 71%. The nearest other FAA-certificated program sits about 75 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Management |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate degree and Bachelor's degree, with FAA A&P certification eligibility |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Avionics Option | Avionics electronics technology certificate (NCATT certified) |
| FAA Certificate Number | BZ9T052R |
| Address | 2310 Centennial Road, Salina, KS 67401 |
| Phone | (785) 826-2682 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page salina.k-state.edu
- Official K-State Salina website salina.k-state.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Access to more than 10 actual aircraft including a Bell 206 helicopter and King Air 90
- 38,000 sq. ft. hangar with direct ramp access to the Salina airfield
- On-campus FAA testing center with professors who are mechanical examiners
- 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Avionics electronics technology certificate is NCATT certified
As stated on salina.k-state.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Kansas State University, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 15 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$10,243
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$27,590
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$28,141
Graduation Rate (Institution)
71%
Total Enrollment
20,295
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 15 |
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 Salina
Kansas State University Salina is at 2310 Centennial Road, Salina, KS 67401. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Kansas.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Kansas aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Kansas State University Salina, by straight-line distance.
WSU Tech
Wichita, KS · 75 mi from Salina
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 169 mi from Salina
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · 196 mi from Salina
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Tulsa Campus
Tulsa, OK · 205 mi from Salina
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK · 208 mi from Salina
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas State University Salina FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Kansas State University Salina
- Aviation Maintenance Management - K-State Salina
- Aviation Maintenance Certification Program - K-State Salina
- College Navigator: Kansas State University
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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