Western Iowa Tech Community College Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits northwest Iowa students who want a two-year AAS or shorter diploma in aircraft maintenance without traveling far, since no other Part 147 school sits within 85 miles.

Western Iowa Tech Community College awards a two-year Associate of Applied Science or a shorter Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technician Diploma, both taught at the Sioux City location. Coursework covers inspecting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft engines, landing gear, instruments, and pressurized sections. Graduates can pursue positions with major and minor airline carriers, government agencies, private corporations, and individual clients.

This is one of five FAA-certificated Part 147 schools in Iowa, and the nearest alternative sits 85 miles away. The AAS runs two years, which is worth weighing against your timeline if a shorter diploma path fits your goals better. Aircraft mechanics nationally report a median wage of $79,870 a year, a figure to weigh alongside either credential path.

• Program located at the Sioux City location
• 77 total credits for the AAS degree
• Curriculum covers inspecting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft engines, landing gear, instruments, and pressurized sections
• Graduates can pursue positions with major and minor airline carriers, government agencies, private corporations, and individual clients

As stated on witcc.edu

Western Iowa Tech Community College is at 6125 Pershing Street, Sioux City, IA 51111. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Iowa.

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Iowa aircraft mechanic salary data.

The closest FAA-approved schools to Western Iowa Tech Community College, by straight-line distance.