Program Overview
This program fits someone in north-central West Virginia who wants an associate degree with the option to add a standalone avionics certificate alongside airframe training.
Pierpont's Aviation Maintenance Technology program offers an associate degree along with separate Airframe Technology and Avionics certificates. Training is based at the Robert C. Byrd Aviation Center in Fairmont. The school points to job connections with north central West Virginia employers including Mitsubishi and Pratt & Whitney, and the program was featured in the PBS special "The Future Is You."
The avionics certificate track sets this program apart from a straight airframe-and-powerplant course of study, so weigh it if that specialization interests you. In-state tuition is $4,748, out-of-state is $11,730, and IPEDS reports a 42% graduation rate. The nearest other Part 147 school is 75 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
|
| Avionics Option | Avionics certificate |
| FAA Certificate Number | MUET028K |
| Address | 1050 East Benedum Industrial Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page pierpont.edu
- Official Pierpont website pierpont.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Housed at the Robert C Byrd Aviation Center, 500 Galliher Dr., Fairmont, WV 26554
- Job opportunities with north central West Virginia employers including Mitsubishi and Pratt & Whitney
- Median salary of $52,921 reported two years after graduation
- Program featured in the PBS Special 'The Future is You'
As stated on pierpont.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Pierpont Community and Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 31 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,748
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$11,730
Graduation Rate (Institution)
42%
Total Enrollment
1,938
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 31 |
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 Bridgeport
Pierpont Community & Technical College is at 1050 East Benedum Industrial Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in West Virginia.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the West Virginia aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Pierpont Community & Technical College, by straight-line distance.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus
West Mifflin, PA · 75 mi from Bridgeport
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA · 98 mi from Bridgeport
Saint Francis University
Johnstown, PA · 103 mi from Bridgeport
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · 124 mi from Bridgeport
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus
Hagerstown, MD · 136 mi from Bridgeport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pierpont Community & Technical College a Part 147 Certificated School?
Does the Program Offer an Avionics Option?
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Where Does Training Take Place?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Pierpont Community & Technical College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - Pierpont Community & Technical College
- Pierpont's Aviation Maintenance Training Center
- College Navigator: Pierpont Community and Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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