Program Overview
South Seattle College fits students who want small, hands-on classes leading to an associate degree or standalone airframe or powerplant certificates, inside a major Puget Sound aerospace employment market.
South Seattle College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program leads to an Associate in Applied Science, an AAS-Transfer degree, or standalone Aviation Airframe and Aviation Powerplant certificates. Training covers repair, manufacturing, and inspections, in small classes with personalized instruction. The campus sits in King County, described as home to the nation's largest aerospace hub.
South Seattle is a public college with in-state tuition of $4,458 and out-of-state tuition of $5,046, reporting a 31% graduation rate among 5,210 students. Seattle-Tacoma-area mechanics earn a median wage of $103,900, against a national median of $79,870, in a metro employing about 3,950 mechanics.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| FAA Certificate Number | HQ6T596N |
| Address | 6000 16TH Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page southseattle.edu
- Official South Seattle College website southseattle.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Located at 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106
- King County described as home to the nation's largest aerospace hub, with 45,000 employees and 400 companies
- Hands-on training in repair, manufacturing, and inspections
- Small classes and personalized instruction
As stated on southseattle.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for South Seattle College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 31 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,458
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$5,046
Graduation Rate (Institution)
31%
Total Enrollment
5,210
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 31 |
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 Seattle
South Seattle College is at 6000 16TH Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Washington. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Seattle-Tacoma.
Median Pay, Seattle-Tacoma Metro
$103,900
Median Pay, Washington
$98,980
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 Washington aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to South Seattle College, by straight-line distance.
Everett Community College
Everett, WA · 25 mi from Seattle
Clover Park Technical College
Puyallup, WA · 30 mi from Seattle
Portland Community College
Portland, OR · 139 mi from Seattle
Hillsboro Aero Academy
Hillsboro, OR · 142 mi from Seattle
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA · 145 mi from Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Seattle College's Program FAA Certificated Under Part 147?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for South Seattle College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - South Seattle College
- College Navigator: South Seattle College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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