Evening Aviation Maintenance Programs of 2026: Aircraft Mechanic Schools for Working Adults, Ranked

The Best Evening Aviation Maintenance Programs in 2026

The best evening aviation maintenance programs are at San Diego Miramar College (74.6), Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Los Angeles Campus (74.1), and Broward College (73.8). All three are FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic schools with a schedule for students who work days.

San Diego Miramar College scores on about $2,760 in program tuition and a 48% graduation rate. Spartan Los Angeles scores on a 64% graduation rate and 22 aviation maintenance awards a year.

Broward College scores on about $3,116 in program tuition and a 39% graduation rate, plus both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an associate degree option, and an avionics option.

A program is one of the evening aviation maintenance programs here when the school publishes an evening, night, weekend, part-time, or hybrid option for the aviation maintenance program itself. A college-wide evening schedule, or evening classes in another program, does not count. Each card shows the school's schedule wording.

Each card shows the national score out of 100, the factor bars behind it, and the schedule in the school's words, linked to its page.

Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)

1. #1

   San Diego Miramar College

   San Diego, California

   74.6 of 100

   This program suits students who want to choose between day and night tracks and can use credit for prior learning, in a Part 147 certificated program at San Diego Miramar College.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   Certificate of Achievement in Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe; Certificate of Achievement in Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant; plus 2 more

   Length

   approximately 1900 hours, 5 semesters, 78 units, 2.5 years to complete

   Cost

   $46, per unit, California resident (78 units for the Certificate; non-resident $304 per unit; tools and equipment not included)

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Day or night track (students choose one, not a combination)
   • Schedule: Day or night track (students choose one, not a combination)

2. #2

   Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Los Angeles Campus

   Inglewood, California

   74.1 of 100

   This program fits students who want a choice between an 18-month diploma or a 22-month associate degree, both covering the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, at Spartan's main campus in Inglewood, California.

   Type

   Private Aviation School

   Credentials

   Diploma; Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)

   Length

   Diploma: 18 Months; Associate of Occupational Studies: 22 months

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Day Shift (Airframe & Powerplant Diploma, Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:45pm)

   Starts

   1/5/26; 3/16/26; 5/26/26; 8/3/26; 9/8/26; 11/16/26
   • Schedule: Day Shift (Airframe & Powerplant Diploma, Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:45pm); Evening Shift (Airframe & Powerplant Diploma, Mon-Fri 5:30pm-11:45pm); Associate's Degree classes Mon-Thu 6:00pm-10:00pm

3. #3

   Broward College

   Pembroke Pines, Florida

   73.8 of 100

   This associate degree program fits someone in South Florida who wants airframe, powerplant, and avionics training under one aviation institute, on either a traditional or accelerated schedule.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   Associate of Science (AS) in Aviation Maintenance

   Length

   Traditional track: 18-19 months (5 semesters); Express track: 13 months (3.5 semesters)

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Morning or evening classes

   Starts

   Spring 2027 cohort (Express track, applications open)

   Avionics

   Separate avionics program at the same institute
   • Morning or evening classes: Evening Classes (5:05pm-11:59pm)

4. #4

   Orange Coast College

   Costa Mesa, California · #7 nationally

   69.4 of 100

   This program fits a working adult in Orange County who needs evening, weekend, or online scheduling and wants airframe, powerplant, avionics, and helicopter maintenance training under one roof.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   Certificate of Specialization; Certificate of Achievement; plus 1 more

   Length

   Certificate of Achievement: less than 2 years; Associate Degree: under 4 years

   Cost

   $46, per unit, in-state (CA resident)

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Evening, Weekend, and Online Courses

   Avionics

   Avionics track
   • Schedule: Evening, Weekend, and Online Courses

5. #5

   Mt. San Antonio College

   Walnut, California · #10 nationally

   66.5 of 100

   This program suits California residents who want a public two-year path to an AS degree or certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, at a $2,760 total in-state cost with day or evening class options in Walnut, California.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   AS; Certificate

   Length

   two years

   Cost

   $2,760, total program, in-state (A.S. degree, 60 units)

   Schedule

   day or evening

   Starts

   Next potential application period opens April 2027 for a fall 2027 start
   • Schedule: day or evening

6. #6

   Tarrant County College

   Fort Worth, Texas · #11 nationally

   66.4 of 100

   This program fits Fort Worth-area students who want airframe or powerplant training plus an avionics line maintenance certificate, though the day track runs a full two years and typically carries a lengthy waitlist.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Airframe or Powerplant; Level 1 & 2 Certificates; plus 1 more

   Length

   Day track: 2 years; Night track: 3 years

   Cost

   $4,440, total tuition and fees, AAS Airframe or AAS Powerplant (60 credits each), in-state in-county, 2026-2027

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Day: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Night: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m.

   Avionics

   Avionics Line Maintenance enhanced skills certificate
   • Schedule: Day: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Night: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m.

7. #7

   Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis

   Indianapolis, Indiana · #13 nationally

   65.7 of 100

   Veterans and students who want an on-site FAA testing center and GI Bill eligibility, working toward a certificate or associate degree, fit well on the Indianapolis campus.

   Type

   Private Aviation School

   Credentials

   Certificate and Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   day and evening classes

   Starts

   September class start referenced (apply-by-9/27 fee waiver)
   • Schedule: day and evening classes

8. #8

   Sacramento City College

   McClellan, California · #17 nationally

   63.8 of 100

   This program suits students able to start only in summer and attend evening or Saturday classes, at one of the longest-running aircraft mechanic schools, based at McClellan Hangar near Sacramento, California.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   Associate in Science (A.S.) degree; Certificate of Achievement

   Length

   Four semesters (2 years)

   Cost

   $3,220, total program, California resident (as of Fall 2022)

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Monday to Friday, 3:30pm-9:35pm, and some selected Saturdays

   Starts

   Summer (required entry course AMTP 309 offered only in Summer)
   • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm-9:35pm, and some selected Saturdays

9. #9

   College of Alameda

   Alameda, California · #19 nationally

   63.7 of 100

   College of Alameda suits someone who can commit to two years of evening classes, five days a week, and who can wait, since the school has paused new Aviation Maintenance Technology applications for the next two years.

   Type

   Community College

   Credentials

   Associate of Science (AS) in Airframe; Associate of Science (AS) in Powerplant; plus 2 more

   Length

   Two years full-time, or part-time option, delivered in 18-week blocks

   GI Bill

   Approved

   Schedule

   Evening, five days a week from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (holidays excluded)

   Admissions

   The school notes it is not accepting new applications for the next two years due to demand
   • Schedule: Evening, five days a week from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (holidays excluded)

10. #10

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Oshkosh, Wisconsin · #20 nationally

    63.1 of 100

    This program fits Wisconsin residents who want an airframe and powerplant technical diploma with an optional path into avionics, though it is not currently open to out-of-state applicants.

    Type

    Community College

    Credentials

    Technical Diploma

    Length

    64 Credits

    Cost

    $11,700, total program, tuition/fees (subject to change)

    GI Bill

    Approved

    Schedule

    Day or evening

    Avionics

    Aircraft Electronics program, one additional year
    • Day or evening: This program is offered both during the day or in the evening.

Evening aviation maintenance programs are ordered by the national score: outcomes 30, cost 25, program depth 20, access 15, scale 10. A published evening, weekend, or hybrid option is worth 5 of the access points in that score.

The full rules are on our ranking methodology page.