Program Overview
This program suits a student in northern Minnesota who wants an A.A.S. or diploma in aviation maintenance and would rather train close to home, since the nearest other Part 147 school sits 88.5 miles from Thief River Falls.
Northland's Aviation Maintenance Technology program awards an A.A.S. or a diploma, measured in credit hours rather than a fixed number of months, taught at the college's Aerospace Center in Thief River Falls. Training aircraft on site include commercial jets, corporate planes, turboprops, helicopters, and general aviation models. Employer partners named by the school include Delta Air Lines, Wipaire, and UND Aerospace.
Weigh those facts against a public in-state tuition of $5,626 and an IPEDS graduation rate of 56%. The nearest other Part 147 school is 88.5 miles from Thief River Falls, a distance worth planning around if daily commuting matters to you.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Program Length | 94 credit hours |
| FAA Certificate Number | CH9T060R |
| Address | 13892 Airport Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page northlandcollege.edu
- Official Northland Community and Technical College website northlandcollege.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Aerospace Center located at Thief River Falls (TRF)
- Fleet of 20+ aircraft including commercial jets, corporate planes, turboprops, helicopters, and general aviation models
- Employer partnerships include Delta Air Lines, Wipaire Inc., and UND Aerospace
As stated on northlandcollege.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Northland Community and Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 9 per year.
Annual Tuition
$5,626
Graduation Rate (Institution)
56%
Total Enrollment
2,631
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 9 |
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 Thief River Falls
Northland Community and Technical College is at 13892 Airport Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Minnesota.
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 Northland Community and Technical College, by straight-line distance.
North Dakota State College of Science
Fargo, ND · 89 mi from Thief River Falls
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud, MN · 200 mi from Thief River Falls
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · 206 mi from Thief River Falls
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · 226 mi from Thief River Falls
Minneapolis College
Minneapolis, MN · 266 mi from Thief River Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Northland Community and Technical College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (A.A.S)
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (Diploma)
- College Navigator: Northland Community and Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
All sources retrieved .
How we compile school profiles, and what each source can and cannot tell you, is explained in our data methodology.