Program Overview
This program fits West Virginia residents who want a 24-month associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology at a shared campus with Mountwest Community and Technical College, with tuition-free access through a state grant.
Marshall University's Aviation Maintenance Technology program is a 24-month Associate of Applied Science housed at Huntington Tri-State Airport, run jointly with Mountwest Community and Technical College, and both institutions appear on the diploma. Graduates can continue into Marshall's Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Studies. West Virginia residents may attend tuition-free through the WV Invests Grant program, and the school notes strong projected demand for aviation maintenance technicians nationwide.
This is a two-rating associate degree program in a state with 2 Part 147 schools; the nearest other certificated program sits 65.7 miles away. Aviation mechanics nationwide earn a median wage of $79,870 a year, a figure worth weighing alongside the 24-month length and the tuition-free path for eligible residents.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S. |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 24-month |
| FAA Certificate Number | MUAT655K |
| Address | 1448 Airport Road, Huntington, WV 25704 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page marshall.edu
- Official Marshall University website marshall.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Housed at Huntington Tri-State Airport
- Joint program between Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College, with both institutions listed on the diploma
- Graduates can continue into Marshall's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Integrated Studies program
- West Virginia residents may access free tuition through the WV Invests Grant program
- Aviation industry projected to need 132,000 technicians between 2021 and 2041
As stated on marshall.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Huntington
Marshall University is at 1448 Airport Road, Huntington, WV 25704. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in West Virginia.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the West Virginia aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Marshall University, by straight-line distance.
Maysville Community and Technical College
Maysville, KY · 66 mi from Huntington
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
Wilmington, OH · 102 mi from Huntington
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · 111 mi from Huntington
Greene County Career Center
Xenia, OH · 120 mi from Huntington
Butler Tech
Middletown, OH · 129 mi from Huntington
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marshall University's Aviation Program FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Is Tuition Free for West Virginia Residents?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Marshall University
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S. - Marshall University
- Division of Aviation - Marshall University
- Aviation Maintenance program receives FAA certification - Marshall University
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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