Program Overview
This program suits students who want to choose between day and night tracks and can use credit for prior learning, in a Part 147 certificated program at San Diego Miramar College.
San Diego Miramar College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program, part of the Advanced Transportation and Applied Technology pathway, runs about five semesters and lets students choose a day or a night track rather than mixing the two. Certificates are available in airframe, powerplant, combined ratings, or an Associate of Science degree, and credit for prior learning is available for students with an existing FAA rating or qualifying military training.
This is a certificated Part 147 program that meets the FAA's experience requirement for the mechanic certificate exam. California resident tuition is $46 per unit, and IPEDS reports a 48% graduation rate. San Diego-area aviation mechanics earn a median wage of $87,560 a year, and the nearest other certificated school is 69.3 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Approximately 1900 hours, 5 semesters, 78 units, 2.5 years to complete |
| Schedule | Day or night track (students choose one, not a combination) |
| Published Cost | $46Per unit, California resident (78 units for the Certificate; non-resident $304 per unit; tools and equipment not included)Where the school states it (sdmiramar.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | CM9T065R |
| Address | 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page sdmiramar.edu
- Official San Diego Miramar College website sdmiramar.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- FAA 14 CFR Part 147 certificated Aviation Maintenance training program
- Meets the 14 CFR 65.77 experience requirement, making graduates eligible to test for the Mechanic's certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings
- Credit for Prior Learning available for students with a valid FAA Airframe or Powerplant Rating or recognized military technical school training
- Part of the Advanced Transportation & Applied Technology career pathway
As stated on sdmiramar.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for San Diego Miramar College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 11 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$9,960
Graduation Rate (Institution)
48%
Total Enrollment
14,257
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 11 |
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 Diego
San Diego Miramar College is at 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in California. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near San Diego.
Median Pay, San Diego Metro
$87,560
Median Pay, California
$86,100
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
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 Diego Miramar College, by straight-line distance.
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 69 mi from San Diego
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Inland Empire Campus
Riverside, CA · 76 mi from San Diego
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · 82 mi from San Diego
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 89 mi from San Diego
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 90 mi from San Diego
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for San Diego Miramar College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology | San Diego Miramar College
- College Navigator: San Diego Miramar College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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