Program Overview
This fits budget-conscious California residents who want a low-cost, year-round associate degree combining airframe and powerplant training.
Victor Valley College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program awards an Associate in Science covering both airframe and powerplant ratings, running year-round rather than on a standard semester calendar. Classes and labs are held at Southern California Logistics Airport through the Victor Valley Aviation Education Consortium, a partnership among the college, city, county, and industry leaders.
Weigh this as a public community college program with a 62% graduation rate. The total program cost is $3,772 at the California resident rate, well below the $10,102 out-of-state tuition rate, and no separate application is required beyond an online interest form.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate in Science (AS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 18 months (per catalog); described on the program page as year-round, minimum two years to complete (82 units total across 8 AVA courses) |
| Schedule | Year-round program (does not follow standard college semester calendar) |
| Published Cost | $3,772Total program (8 required AVA courses, 82 units at $46/unit California resident rate)Does not include books, estimated $50-$75 per semesterWhere the school states it (vvc.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | 2S1T589K |
| Address | 18422 Bear Valley Road, Building #717B, Hanger 732, Victorville, CA 92395 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page vvc.edu
- Official Victor Valley College website vvc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- All classes and labs held at Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA, formerly George Air Force Base)
- Program developed through the Victor Valley Aviation Education Consortium (VVAEC), a partnership of the College, City, County, and industry leaders
- Over $700,000 donated by city, county, and state officials to renovate classrooms and equip labs to FAA specifications
- No separate application required; students submit an online interest form before registering
As stated on vvc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Victor Valley College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 12 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,402
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$10,102
Graduation Rate (Institution)
62%
Total Enrollment
8,423
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 12 |
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 Victorville
Victor Valley College is at 18422 Bear Valley Road, Building #717B, Hanger 732, Victorville, CA 92395. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in California. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Riverside-San Bernardino.
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the California aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Victor Valley College, by straight-line distance.
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · 27 mi from Victorville
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 29 mi from Victorville
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Inland Empire Campus
Riverside, CA · 34 mi from Victorville
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 45 mi from Victorville
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA · 57 mi from Victorville
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Victor Valley College's Aviation Program FAA Part 147 Certificated?
How Long Is the Program?
What Does It Cost?
Which FAA Ratings Does It Cover?
Where Is Training Located?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Victor Valley College
- Welcome | Aviation Maintenance Technology Program | Victor Valley College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, AS | VVC Catalog
- College Navigator: Victor Valley College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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