Program Overview
This program fits students who want a choice among airframe, powerplant, or avionics maintenance credentials, plus multiple airframe pathway options, from one of three Texas State Technical College campuses.
Waco is where Texas State Technical College runs three related pathways: Aircraft Airframe Technology, Aircraft Airframe Technician, and Aircraft Line Technician, plus separate Aircraft Powerplant and Avionics programs. The Airframe track leads to an associate degree or certificate, backed by a job-placement guarantee that refunds tuition if a graduate isn't placed in the field. Waco is one of three TSTC aviation campuses, alongside Abilene and Harlingen.
In-state tuition is $7,212, out-of-state tuition is $11,812, and total cost of attendance runs near $20,358. IPEDS lists 36 Associate's awards in Airframe Mechanics, 38 in Aircraft Powerplant Technology, and 7 in Avionics Maintenance here, with a 46% graduation rate and enrollment of 12,077 students. The nearest alternative Part 147 school sits 68 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aircraft Airframe Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate Degree, Certificate |
| FAA Certificate Number | FT8T150Q |
| Address | Aviation Maintenance Tech, 3801 Campus Dr, Bldg 2114, Waco, TX 76705 |
| Phone | (931) 220-5813 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page tstc.edu
- Official TSTC Waco website tstc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Offered at TSTC's Waco campus (also Abilene and Harlingen)
- Three related pathways: Aircraft Airframe Technology, Aircraft Airframe Technician, Aircraft Line Technician
- Job placement within 6 months or tuition refunded guarantee
- Separate Aircraft Powerplant and Avionics programs also offered
As stated on tstc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Texas State Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 81 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,212
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$11,812
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$20,358
Graduation Rate (Institution)
46%
Total Enrollment
12,077
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 36 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 38 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0609 | Associate's | 7 |
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 Waco
Texas State Technical College Waco is at Aviation Maintenance Tech, 3801 Campus Dr, Bldg 2114, Waco, TX 76705. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Texas.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Texas aircraft mechanic salary data.
Same School, Other Locations
Other Texas State Technical College Campuses
- Texas State Technical College Abilene Abilene, Texas
- Texas State Technical College Harlingen Harlingen, Texas
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Texas State Technical College Waco, by straight-line distance.
Crowley Academy of Aviation, Transportation and Logistics
Crowley, TX · 68 mi from Waco
Dallas College
Dallas, TX · 74 mi from Waco
Skyline Career Development Center
Dallas, TX · 83 mi from Waco
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Dallas
Irving, TX · 84 mi from Waco
Thrust Institute of Maintenance
Addison, TX · 94 mi from Waco
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Texas State Technical College Waco
- Aircraft Airframe - TSTC
- Aircraft Powerplant - TSTC
- College Navigator: Texas State Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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