Program Overview
This program fits someone who wants a full four-year bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, complete with hands-on time at an FAA Approved Repair Station, rather than a shorter certificate or associate track.
Penn College's Aviation Maintenance Technology degree is a Bachelor of Science covering both airframe and powerplant ratings, built around 50 courses in the curriculum. Training happens at a Hangar Facility on an operational airport, Hangar South, which is also licensed as an FAA Approved Repair Station for private aircraft. The curriculum also includes Avionics and Radio Communications coursework alongside the core airframe and powerplant work.
Weigh the bachelor's format against a shorter certificate if time matters more to you than the degree title. In-state tuition is $15,450, out-of-state is $23,190, and the total cost of attendance is listed at $35,408. IPEDS reports a 53% graduation rate, and the nearest other Part 147 school is 62.4 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor of Science |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 8 semesters, 50 courses, 131.5 credits |
| FAA Certificate Number | PNZT013K |
| Address | 500 Airport Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page pct.edu
- Official Penn College website pct.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Hangar Facility located at an operational airport (Hangar South)
- FAA Approved Repair Station; licensed repair facility for private aircraft
- 94% overall placement (school-reported)
- Curriculum includes Avionics & Radio Communications coursework
As stated on pct.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Pennsylvania College of Technology, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 15 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$15,450
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$23,190
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$35,408
Graduation Rate (Institution)
53%
Total Enrollment
4,575
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 15 |
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 Montoursville
Pennsylvania College of Technology is at 500 Airport Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Pennsylvania.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Pennsylvania aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Pennsylvania College of Technology, by straight-line distance.
Johnson College
Avoca, PA · 62 mi from Montoursville
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus
Hagerstown, MD · 114 mi from Montoursville
Saint Francis University
Johnstown, PA · 118 mi from Montoursville
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · 129 mi from Montoursville
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Hasbrouck Heights
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ · 151 mi from Montoursville
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennsylvania College of Technology a Part 147 Certificated School?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology | Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) - Penn College
- College Navigator: Pennsylvania College of Technology
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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