Western Nebraska Community College Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits Nebraska residents who want an in-state Associate of Applied Science or Certificate covering three maintenance phases, especially since it is the state's only FAA-certificated Part 147 school.

Western Nebraska Community College's Aviation Maintenance program awards an Associate of Applied Science or a Certificate through three training phases: general, airframe maintenance, and powerplant. Training happens at WNCC's Sidney Campus and requires a set minimum of clock hours. Credit for previous military training may apply toward program requirements.

This is the only FAA-certificated Part 147 school in Nebraska, with the nearest alternative sitting 115 miles away. In-state tuition runs $3,285 against $3,855 for out-of-state students, set against a $17,404 total cost of attendance, and IPEDS reports a 37% graduation rate for the associate award.

• Program located at WNCC's Sidney Campus
• Three training phases: general, airframe maintenance, and powerplant
• Credit for previous military training may apply toward program requirements

As stated on wncc.edu

Federal IPEDS figures for Western Nebraska Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 5 per year.

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.

Western Nebraska Community College is at 11145 Road 16, Sidney, NE 69162. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Nebraska.

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

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