Program Overview
This program fits working adults in the Phoenix area who want an evening, combined airframe and powerplant certification eligible for GI Bill benefits over about two and a half years.
West-MEC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program leads to FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification through one combined course of study rather than separate enrollment for each rating. Classes meet evenings, Monday through Thursday, over roughly two and a half years of instruction. Training takes place at the Glendale campus, near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Luke Air Force Base, and several MRO facilities.
Total program cost is $26,952.50, with interest-free payment plans available, and the Arizona State Approving Agency has approved the program for GI Bill education benefits. Phoenix-area aircraft mechanics report a median wage of $76,610 a year, compared with the $79,870 national median for the occupation, a pair of figures worth weighing against the program's evening schedule.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 1,926 clock hours, 117 weeks of instruction over approximately two and a half years |
| Schedule | Evening, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM |
| Published Cost | $26,952.50Total program (AMT Airframe & Powerplant, full program)$50.00 application fee separateWhere the school states it (west-mec.edu) |
| GI Bill | Approved for GI Bill benefits, per the school |
| Start Dates | January 5th, 2027 |
| FAA Certificate Number | 7WET596K |
| Address | 6997 North Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page west-mec.edu
- Official West-MEC website west-mec.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- 1,926 clock-hour FAA Part 147-approved aircraft mechanic school
- Located at 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307
- Near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Luke Air Force Base, and multiple MRO facilities
- Approved by the Arizona State Approving Agency for GI Bill Education Benefits
- Interest-free payment plans available
As stated on west-mec.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Glendale
Western Maricopa Education Center is at 6997 North Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Arizona. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Phoenix.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Arizona aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Western Maricopa Education Center, by straight-line distance.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Mesa, AZ · 39 mi from Glendale
American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies
Mesa, AZ · 40 mi from Glendale
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ · 124 mi from Glendale
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · 238 mi from Glendale
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · 282 mi from Glendale
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Western Maricopa Education Center
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Program in Arizona | West-MEC (adult students)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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