Program Overview
This program suits students who want hands-on training on a SkyWest-donated regional jet and pathway access to SkyWest's pilot and mechanic programs, in a five-semester certificate at Johnstown Airport in Pennsylvania.
Saint Francis University trains Aviation Maintenance Technician students at its Aviation Education Center at Johnstown Airport, in a brand-new hangar that includes a fully functional regional jet donated by SkyWest Airlines. The certificate program covers general, airframe and powerplant coursework over five semesters of full-time study, and the university is an Elite Partner with SkyWest, giving students access to SkyWest's Pilot Pathway and AMT Pathway Programs.
This is a certificated Part 147 program. Total program cost is $55,415 across five semesters, covering tuition, fees, exam costs and uniforms, with an optional toolkit and laptop available separately. Aviation mechanics nationally earn a median wage of $79,870 a year, and the nearest other certificated school is 57.3 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Certificate (General, Airframe, and Powerplant) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Less than 21 months (5 semesters), full-time |
| Published Cost | $55,415Total program, 5 semesters (2026-27 rates)Tuition (55 credits at $725, $39,875), per-semester tech, lab, book and exam fees ($4,100), FAA examiner (DME) fees ($1,800), uniforms ($190), and the optional toolkit ($7,975) and laptop ($1,475); lower if you already own a toolkit and laptop that meet program specificationsWhere the school states it (francis.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | SFUT672K |
| Address | 220 Fox Run Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page francis.edu
- Official Saint Francis University website francis.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Training held Monday through Friday at the university's Aviation Education Center at Johnstown Airport (John Murtha Cambria County Airport)
- Functional CRJ 200 regional aircraft donated by SkyWest Airlines
- Elite Partner with SkyWest Airlines since 2022, giving access to SkyWest's Pilot Pathway and AMT Pathway Programs
- Brand-new hangar facilities
As stated on francis.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Johnstown
Saint Francis University is at 220 Fox Run Road, Johnstown, PA 15904. 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 Saint Francis University, by straight-line distance.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus
West Mifflin, PA · 57 mi from Johnstown
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus
Hagerstown, MD · 73 mi from Johnstown
Pierpont Community & Technical College
Bridgeport, WV · 103 mi from Johnstown
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · 113 mi from Johnstown
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus
Vienna, OH · 115 mi from Johnstown
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Saint Francis University
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Page
- Aviation Maintenance Management Degree Program Page
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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