Program Overview
This program fits someone in Tucson who wants more than a single credential option, from short single-semester certificates up through a two-year Associate of Applied Science covering airframe, powerplant, and avionics.
Pima's Aviation Technology program lays out several credential paths: certificates in Aircraft General Mechanics, Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics, Aircraft Structural Repair, Avionics Technician, and Nondestructive Testing, plus a two-year Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Technology. Training happens at the college's Aviation Technology Center at the airport, using a training fleet that includes several Boeing jetliners. Named employer connections include Ascent Aviation Services, Bombardier, MHIRJ, and SkyWest Airlines.
With several credentials at different lengths, weigh which one matches your timeline and career goal. In-state tuition is $2,412, out-of-state is $7,728, and IPEDS reports a 28% graduation rate. The Tucson-metro median wage for aircraft mechanics is $73,340, and the nearest other Part 147 school is 89.8 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Aircraft General Mechanics: 2 years part-time evening; Airframe and Powerplant: 16 months full-time / 28 months part-time; Structural Repair: 1 semester full-time; Avionics: 1 semester full-time; Nondestructive Testing: 11 months full-time; AAS Aviation Technology: 22 months full-time |
| Schedule | Year-round course schedule |
| Avionics Option | Avionics Technician certificate |
| FAA Certificate Number | IZPT564X |
| Address | 7211 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85756 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page pima.edu
- Official Pima Community College website pima.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- 97,000+ square-foot Aviation Technology Center at the airport
- 21 actual aircraft used for training, including three Boeing 727s
- Employer connections named: Ascent Aviation Services, Bombardier, MHIRJ and SkyWest Airlines
As stated on pima.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Pima Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 43 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$2,412
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,728
Graduation Rate (Institution)
28%
Total Enrollment
16,283
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 43 |
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 Tucson
Pima Community College is at 7211 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85756. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Arizona. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Tucson.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Arizona aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Pima Community College, by straight-line distance.
American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies
Mesa, AZ · 90 mi from Tucson
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Mesa, AZ · 92 mi from Tucson
Western Maricopa Education Center
Glendale, AZ · 124 mi from Tucson
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM · 328 mi from Tucson
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · 362 mi from Tucson
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Pima Community College
- Aviation | Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona
- Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics
- Avionics Technician Certificate
- College Navigator: Pima Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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