Program Overview
This program fits Arkansas students who want a two-year path to combined airframe and powerplant ratings, with day or evening scheduling and access to FAA Designated Mechanics Examiners.
FAA Designated Mechanics Examiners work alongside FAA-certified instructors at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College's Aviation Maintenance program, which leads to an Associate of Applied Science or separate Airframe and Powerplant certificates. Training happens at the college's Aerospace Technology Center in North Little Rock, with day and evening class options. The total program cost is $18,000.
This is a public two-year college program, with in-state tuition of $4,350 and out-of-state tuition of $7,500 layered underneath that total program cost. Little Rock's metro area supports about 320 aviation mechanics with a median wage of $72,700 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation. The nearest alternative Part 147 school sits 92.9 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
|
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Schedule | Day and Evening Classes |
| Published Cost | $18,000Total programWhere the school states it (uaptc.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | AW9T023R |
| Address | 1600 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72120 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page uaptc.edu
- Official UA-PTC website uaptc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Aerospace Technology Center is a 36,000 square foot facility in North Little Rock
- School affiliated FAA Designated Mechanics Examiners
- FAA certified instructors
- Accredited by the FAA as an approved Part 147 Maintenance School
As stated on uaptc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 6 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,350
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,500
Graduation Rate (Institution)
36%
Total Enrollment
4,478
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 6 |
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 North Little Rock
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is at 1600 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72120. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Arkansas. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Little Rock.
Median Pay, Little Rock Metro
$72,700
Median Pay, Arkansas
$65,420
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 Arkansas aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, by straight-line distance.
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · 93 mi from North Little Rock
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR · 117 mi from North Little Rock
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis
Memphis, TN · 131 mi from North Little Rock
Texarkana College
Texarkana, AR · 138 mi from North Little Rock
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Olive Branch, MS · 140 mi from North Little Rock
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UA-PTC FAA Part 147 Certificated?
What Does the Program Cost?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
- Aviation Maintenance | UA-PTC
- About Aviation Maintenance Technology | UA-PTC
- College Navigator: University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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