Program Overview
Sinclair Community College fits students who want a public associate degree with embedded airframe and powerplant certificates and a path toward a bachelor's degree, in Dayton, Ohio.
At Sinclair Community College, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program is an Associate of Applied Science covering both airframe and powerplant ratings, taught in the school's aviation maintenance lab. General Aviation, Powerplant, and Airframe certificates are embedded and awarded automatically once their requirements are met inside the degree. Graduates can continue into a bachelor's program or begin work as an AMT.
Sinclair is a public college with in-state tuition of $4,129 and out-of-state tuition of $7,876, reporting a 41% graduation rate among 19,415 students overall. Dayton-area mechanics earn a median wage of $77,580, against a national median of $79,870.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 89 credit hours |
| FAA Certificate Number | XSCT086K |
| Address | 230 W. Fifth Street, Buliding 13 First Floor, Dayton, OH 45402 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page sinclair.edu
- Official Sinclair Community College website sinclair.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) under Part 147
- Extensive hands-on training in the aviation maintenance lab
- Embedded certificates (General Aviation Maintenance, Powerplant Aviation Maintenance, Airframe Aviation Maintenance) automatically awarded upon completion of certificate requirements within the AAS
- Graduates can continue to a bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field, or begin a career as an AMT
As stated on sinclair.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Sinclair Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 18 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,129
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,876
Graduation Rate (Institution)
41%
Total Enrollment
19,415
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 13 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 5 |
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 Dayton
Sinclair Community College is at 230 W. Fifth Street, Buliding 13 First Floor, Dayton, OH 45402. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Ohio. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Dayton.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Ohio aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Sinclair Community College, by straight-line distance.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Englewood, OH · 9 mi from Dayton
Greene County Career Center
Xenia, OH · 12 mi from Dayton
Butler Tech
Middletown, OH · 18 mi from Dayton
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
Wilmington, OH · 28 mi from Dayton
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Harrison, OH · 46 mi from Dayton
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Sinclair Community College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (AVIAO.S.AAS)
- College Navigator: Sinclair Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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