Program Overview
This program fits students in the Oklahoma City area who want in-state tuition access to combined Airframe, Powerplant and General ratings, plus an avionics certification and GI Bill eligibility.
Metro Technology Centers' Aviation Maintenance Technician program, based at its Aviation Campus at OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prepares students for the FAA Airframe, Powerplant and General ratings in one course of study, offered in both day and evening sections. Students can also pursue an Aircraft Electronics Technician certification alongside the core program. The curriculum runs across Aerospace General, Airframe and Powerplant stages under an FAA-approved, supervised curriculum.
This is a multi-rating public program with in-state tuition of $6,240 for the full course, plus GI Bill eligibility for veterans. Oklahoma lists 7 Part 147 schools, and the nearest other certificated program sits 13 miles away. Aviation mechanics in the Oklahoma City metro earn a median wage of $68,140 a year, close to the $79,870 national median for the occupation.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 1,920 clock hours (Aerospace General, Airframe I, Powerplant I at 640 hours each) |
| Schedule | Day: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; evening: Monday-Thursday 3:30 PM-10:00 PM |
| Published Cost | $6,240Total program, in-state tuitionTuition only; supplies and exams and fees are listed separately; out-of-state tuition is $12,480Where the school states it (metrotech.edu) |
| Fees on Top of the Price |
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| Avionics Option | Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification |
| GI Bill | Approved for GI Bill benefits, per the school |
| FAA Certificate Number | BE9T031R |
| Address | 5600 S Macarthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73179 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page metrotech.edu
- Official Metro Tech website metrotech.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Aviation Campus located at OKC Will Rogers International Airport
- Certified under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations with an FAA-approved, supervised curriculum
- Both day and evening schedules offered
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification available alongside the AMT program
- Prepares students to pass both the Airframe Mechanic and Powerplant Mechanic FAA exams
As stated on metrotech.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Oklahoma City
Metro Technology Centers is at 5600 S Macarthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73179. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Oklahoma. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Oklahoma City.
Median Pay, Oklahoma City Metro
$68,140
Median Pay, Oklahoma
$74,390
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Oklahoma aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Metro Technology Centers, by straight-line distance.
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman, OK · 13 mi from Oklahoma City
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK · 16 mi from Oklahoma City
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK · 39 mi from Oklahoma City
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK · 108 mi from Oklahoma City
Southwest Technology Center
Altus, OK · 110 mi from Oklahoma City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metro Technology Centers FAA Part 147 Certificated?
What Does the Program Cost?
Can Veterans Use the GI Bill for This Program?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Metro Technology Centers
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Aviation Campus
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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