Program Overview
This program suits students who want an FAA-certificated maintenance track alongside a professional pilot pathway and emerging drone curriculum, at San Bernardino Valley College's Aeronautics Department in California.
San Bernardino Valley College's Aeronautics Department runs an Aviation Maintenance Technician program requiring a minimum of 60 units for its Associate of Science degree, alongside separate certificates in airframe, powerplant and combined maintenance. The department also holds Air Traffic Control College Training Initiative Basic Endorsed School status and is developing a curriculum in unmanned aircraft systems.
This is a certificated Part 147 program. In-state tuition runs $1,104, compared with $4,436 for non-residents, and IPEDS reports a 28% graduation rate. Riverside-San Bernardino-area aviation mechanics earn a median wage of $81,440 a year, and the nearest other certificated school is 8.6 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician (Aeronautics Department) |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Minimum 60 units (Associate of Science degree) |
| FAA Certificate Number | HO8T197Q |
| Address | 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page valleycollege.edu
- Official San Bernardino Valley College website valleycollege.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- FAA Part 147-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician program, the cornerstone of the Aeronautics Department
- Department also offers a Flight Operations - Professional Pilot pathway through a Part 141 flight school partnership
- Approved as an Air Traffic Control College Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Basic Endorsed School
- Developing curriculum in unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
As stated on valleycollege.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for San Bernardino Valley College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 3 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,436
Graduation Rate (Institution)
28%
Total Enrollment
14,055
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 3 |
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 San Bernardino
San Bernardino Valley College is at 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410. 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 San Bernardino Valley College, by straight-line distance.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Inland Empire Campus
Riverside, CA · 9 mi from San Bernardino
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 16 mi from San Bernardino
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA · 27 mi from San Bernardino
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 31 mi from San Bernardino
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 45 mi from San Bernardino
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for San Bernardino Valley College
- Aeronautics | San Bernardino Valley College
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Associate of Science Degree | Academic Catalog
- College Navigator: San Bernardino Valley College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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