Aviation Maintenance Technician

A "semester" (term) is a 15-week period comprised of three consecutive 5-week blocks. One course is scheduled each 5-week block. One academic year is two semesters, or 6 consecutive 5-week blocks.

Class schedule at this campus

The catalog's campus appendix does not publish a class-schedule table for this campus. Standard shifts across AIM campuses are Day (Mon–Thu, morning–early afternoon), Evening (Mon–Thu), and Weekend where offered; not all shifts are offered at all campuses. Confirm shift times with the campus before publishing specifics.

The Aviation Maintenance Technician program runs 91 weeks (about 21 months) as a sequence of five-week course blocks that build from foundational general science through airframe structures, aircraft systems, and powerplant technology, finishing with a capstone that prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification exams.

How tuition is calculated

Tuition is calculated based on a cost per credit and includes the use of equipment needed to complete the program. General Credit fees apply to credits attempted in the first and second academic years; Advanced Credit fees apply to credits attempted in the third and fourth academic years. Textbooks and tool kits are not included in the tuition but can be purchased through the school.

Financial assistance

The school is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for participation in federal grant and loan programs. Eligibility requires that a student be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Available programs include:

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal student loans (Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized and PLUS)

Federal Work-Study

Veterans' education benefits and military tuition assistance

Outside scholarships — the school will match, dollar for dollar, up to 10% of tuition, books and fees, the total of all outside scholarships received

Fees charged separately from tuition (where applicable)

$25 Application Fee (waived for veterans with proof of service)

$125 Administrative Fee; $12 Library Fee; $100 Security Fee

$25 per-credit Technology Fee for courses taken via distance education

Aviation programs: $1,550 Aviation Maintenance Lab Fee (third academic year); $425/academic year Aviation Maintenance Materials Fee; $1,900 Advancing Status Fee (final academic year); $175 avionics testing fee in AY2 of the AMTE program

Not all fees apply to all programs — see the student's Enrollment Agreement.

Licensure and accreditation at this campus

AIM Houston has been granted an exemption under Texas Education Code, Section 132.002(a)(8), whereby the FAA-regulated Aviation Maintenance Technician program is not approved nor regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission. AIM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212.

Total program tuition $47,410 (19 general credits at $570 per credit; 59 advanced credits at $620 per credit). With fees, the total program cost is $52,372.

Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Technician program are prepared for entry-level roles maintaining, repairing, and inspecting aircraft. Common career paths include:

• Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)
• Avionics Technician
• Aircraft Inspector

Graduates find opportunities with airlines, repair stations (MROs), and aircraft manufacturers.

Educational and training objectives

Servicing, repairing, and modifying engines, airframes, and components

Repairing wings, brakes, electrical systems, and other aircraft components

Replacing defective parts using hand tools or power tools; examining replacement parts for defects

Using maintenance manuals in the efforts to make repairs; employing diagnostics to troubleshoot and repair systems

Keeping records of maintenance and repair work and logs of all inspections, discrepancies, and replacements

Conducting specified periodic inspections of engines and airframes

Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical or electrical problems

Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets required performance standards; complying with applicable safety standards and guidelines

Campus facility

The Houston, TX campus includes 40,500 square feet of space and consists of large classrooms, student break area, and an FAA testing center. The primary hangar is approximately 18,000 square feet and contains classrooms, an electronics lab, and a tool room with specialty aviation equipment. A secondary lab area is approximately 3,400 square feet and is primarily dedicated to the powerplant segment of our curriculum. Over 21,000 square feet of laboratory space allows our students to hone their general, airframe, and powerplant skills.

Across all AIM campuses

Campuses are Wi-Fi enabled, and all necessary learning resources are available on the school's intranet. Each campus offers various spaces for student recreation, relaxation, and study. Each year, Program Advisory Committees from the industries served review the campus facility, equipment, training aids, learning resources, and other aspects of the campus to provide input and guidance on improving the learning space for students.