Program Overview
This program fits a working adult in Orange County who needs evening, weekend, or online scheduling and wants airframe, powerplant, avionics, and helicopter maintenance training under one roof.
Orange Coast College's aviation maintenance offerings span a Certificate of Specialization, a Certificate of Achievement, and an Associate in Science degree, with separate tracks for Airframe, Powerplant, Avionics, and Helicopter Theory and Maintenance. Courses are scheduled in the evening, on weekends, and online. All qualification training and testing follows FAA guidance for Airframe and Powerplant certification.
In-state tuition runs $46 per unit, excluding registration fees and program-specific costs, while out-of-state students pay $11,536 and the total cost of attendance is listed at $27,619. IPEDS reports a 48% graduation rate. The nearest other Part 147 school is 26.1 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe, Powerplant, Avionics, Helicopter Theory and Maintenance) |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Certificate of Achievement: less than 2 years; Associate Degree: under 4 years |
| Schedule | Evening, Weekend, and Online Courses |
| Published Cost | $46Per unit, in-state (CA resident)Excludes registration fees and program-specific costsWhere the school states it (orangecoastcollege.edu) |
| Avionics Option | Avionics track |
| FAA Certificate Number | DP9T094R |
| Address | 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
| Phone | (720) 530-4954 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page orangecoastcollege.edu
- Official Orange Coast College website orangecoastcollege.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program has helped launch aviation maintenance careers for over 30 years
- Offers Airframe, Powerplant, Avionics, and Helicopter Theory and Maintenance tracks
- All qualification training and tests follow FAA guidance for Airframe and Powerplant certification
As stated on orangecoastcollege.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Orange Coast College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 11 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$11,536
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$27,619
Graduation Rate (Institution)
48%
Total Enrollment
17,096
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 10 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 1 |
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 Costa Mesa
Orange Coast College is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in California. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Riverside-San Bernardino.
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the California aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Orange Coast College, by straight-line distance.
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 26 mi from Costa Mesa
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Los Angeles Campus
Inglewood, CA · 33 mi from Costa Mesa
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 36 mi from Costa Mesa
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Inland Empire Campus
Riverside, CA · 36 mi from Costa Mesa
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 38 mi from Costa Mesa
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Orange Coast College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - Career Advantage
- Airframe Associate in Science Program
- Powerplant Associate in Science Program
- College Navigator: Orange Coast College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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