Program Overview
The School of Missionary Aviation Technology fits students seeking a faith-based, 12-month aviation maintenance program with a hands-on, lab-heavy schedule at Ionia County Airport in Michigan.
The School of Missionary Aviation Technology runs a 12-month maintenance training program leading to the A&P, the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, approved under FAA Part 147. Classes are based at Ionia County Airport in Michigan, with 60% of instruction spent in the lab, individual lab workstations, and a low student-to-faculty ratio. The program carries a Christ-centered mission focus.
The total program cost is $32,000, excluding tools and FAA testing fees, for a private program outside the standard community-college model. Grand Rapids-area mechanics earn a median wage of $75,550, compared with a national median of $79,870, in a metro employing about 110 mechanics.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Maintenance Training Program (A&P) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA Part 147 approved A&P certification |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Published Cost | $32,000Total programExcludes tools and FAA testing feesWhere the school states it (smat.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | M90T074K |
| Address | 84 E. Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page smat.edu
- Official SMAT website smat.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Located at Ionia County Airport in Ionia, MI
- 60% lab, 40% lecture hands-on training split
- Low student-to-faculty ratio with individual lab workstations
- Faith-based (Christ-centered) mission focus
As stated on smat.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Ionia
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is at 84 E. Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Michigan. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Grand Rapids.
Median Pay, Grand Rapids Metro
$75,550
Median Pay, Michigan
$74,900
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 Michigan aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to School of Missionary Aviation Technology, by straight-line distance.
Lansing Community College
Mason, MI · 40 mi from Ionia
Western Michigan University
Battle Creek, MI · 44 mi from Ionia
Universal Technical Institute Canton
Canton, MI · 93 mi from Ionia
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · 95 mi from Ionia
Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo
Swanton, OH · 113 mi from Ionia
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for School of Missionary Aviation Technology
- Maintenance Training Program (A&P) - SMAT
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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