Program Overview
Southern Arkansas University Tech fits students who want a public four-semester path to an aviation maintenance associate degree, with prerequisites available online before in-person training in Camden, Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Tech's Aviation Maintenance Technology program follows FAA Part 147 requirements and prepares students for Airframe and Powerplant certification. The Associate of Applied Science track runs four semesters, with prerequisites available online before hands-on training moves in person at the on-campus aviation training facility in Camden, Arkansas. Technical Certificate and Certificate of Proficiency options are also offered.
SAU Tech is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,450 and out-of-state tuition of $4,890, and a total estimated cost of attendance of $17,555. Its reported graduation rate is 62% among 991 students, against a national median mechanic wage of $79,870.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 4 semesters (87 credit hours) for the AAS degree |
| Schedule | In Person (prerequisites may be taken online) |
| FAA Certificate Number | BD9T030R |
| Address | 165 Wiggins Marden Road, Camden, AR 71701 |
| Phone | (870) 574-4514 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page sautech.edu
- Official SAU Tech website sautech.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- On-campus aviation training facility
- Prepares students for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
- Program follows FAA Part 147 requirements
As stated on sautech.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Southern Arkansas University Tech, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 1 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$3,450
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,890
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$17,555
Graduation Rate (Institution)
62%
Total Enrollment
991
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 1 |
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 Camden
Southern Arkansas University Tech is at 165 Wiggins Marden Road, Camden, AR 71701. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Arkansas.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Arkansas aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Southern Arkansas University Tech, by straight-line distance.
Texarkana College
Texarkana, AR · 69 mi from Camden
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · 90 mi from Camden
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · 93 mi from Camden
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · 137 mi from Camden
Hinds Community College
Bolton, MS · 165 mi from Camden
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Southern Arkansas University Tech
- Aviation Maintenance Technology | SAU Tech
- Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS Degree Requirements (Catalog)
- College Navigator: Southern Arkansas University Tech
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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