Program Overview
This program fits Missouri students who want a four-semester airframe-and-powerplant credential with an 84% IPEDS graduation rate and no other certificated program within about 94.3 miles.
State Technical College of Missouri's Aviation Maintenance program runs four semesters and covers both airframe and powerplant ratings, ending in an AAS degree or separate Airframe and Powerplant certificates. Training happens in a stand-alone aircraft maintenance facility next to the college's own on-campus runway in Linn, Missouri, with hands-on work on jets, single-engine planes, and helicopters. West Star Aviation is listed as a program supporter.
This is a public technical college, with the total average tuition expense for the program running $32,301 across four semesters, and an 84% graduation rate reported to IPEDS. The nearest other certificated Part 147 school is about 94.3 miles away, a distance worth weighing for anyone considering a commute.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Four semesters |
| Published Cost | $32,301Total program (average tuition expense, 2024-2025)Where the school states it (statetechmo.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | CY9T077R |
| Address | One Technology Drive, Linn, MO 65051 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page statetechmo.edu
- Official State Technical College of Missouri website statetechmo.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Stand-alone aircraft maintenance facility adjacent to the college's own on-campus runway in Linn, MO
- Hands-on training with jets, single-engine planes, and helicopters
- West Star Aviation listed as a program supporter
- FAA-certified since 1970
- School-reported 100% Airframe & Powerplant licensure pass rate (2022-2023) and 95% graduate placement within 180 days
As stated on statetechmo.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for State Technical College of Missouri, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 16 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,450
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$12,900
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$21,816
Graduation Rate (Institution)
84%
Total Enrollment
2,346
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 16 |
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 Linn
State Technical College of Missouri is at One Technology Drive, Linn, MO 65051. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Missouri.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Missouri aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to State Technical College of Missouri, by straight-line distance.
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL · 94 mi from Linn
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · 120 mi from Linn
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Murphysboro, IL · 148 mi from Linn
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · 149 mi from Linn
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 150 mi from Linn
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for State Technical College of Missouri
- Aviation Maintenance - State Tech
- Aviation Maintenance Program Facts
- College Navigator: State Technical College of Missouri
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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