Program Overview
This program fits students near Minneapolis-St. Paul who want a public two-year path to combined airframe and powerplant ratings, training inside Delta Air Lines' own maintenance facility on a capped 25-student annual cohort.
Minneapolis College's Aircraft Maintenance Technician program leads to an associate degree or a diploma, covering both airframe and powerplant ratings over six continuous semesters on a Monday-through-Thursday schedule. Training takes place off campus, inside Delta Air Lines' Building C maintenance facility at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, under a public-private partnership that caps each year's cohort at 25 students.
This is a public two-year college, one of four certificated Part 147 programs in Minnesota. Tuition runs $254.95 per credit, and the most recent IPEDS graduation rate for the program is 20%. The nearest alternative Part 147 school sits 67.7 miles away, a distance worth weighing against the Monday-through-Thursday training schedule.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aircraft Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 6 continuous semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer cycle) |
| Schedule | Mondays through Thursdays |
| Published Cost | $254.95Per creditExcludes books (~$350), tools (~$1,000), and FAA exams (~$1,000)Where the school states it (minneapolis.edu) |
| Start Dates | One cohort of 25 new students per year, Fall semester |
| FAA Certificate Number | CI9T061R |
| Address | 7500 Airline Drive, Bldg C, Minneapolis, MN 55450 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page minneapolis.edu
- Official Minneapolis College website minneapolis.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program taught off-campus inside Delta Air Lines' Building C maintenance facility at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP)
- Public-private partnership with Delta Air Lines/Endeavor Air since 2013
- Cohort capped at 25 students per year
- Prepares students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license exams
As stated on minneapolis.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Minneapolis Community and Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 13 per year.
Annual Tuition
$5,264
Graduation Rate (Institution)
20%
Total Enrollment
6,733
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 13 |
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 Minneapolis
Minneapolis College is at 7500 Airline Drive, Bldg C, Minneapolis, MN 55450. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Minnesota. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Median Pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro
$90,050
Median Pay, Minnesota
$81,980
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 Minnesota aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Minneapolis College, by straight-line distance.
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud, MN · 68 mi from Minneapolis
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · 145 mi from Minneapolis
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · 193 mi from Minneapolis
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · 219 mi from Minneapolis
North Dakota State College of Science
Fargo, ND · 222 mi from Minneapolis
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Minneapolis College
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Minneapolis College
- College Navigator: Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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