The Aviation Maintenance program at Dallas College helps you gain the skills and hands‑on experience needed to work on aircraft. You’ll learn in labs and real‑world settings that prepare you to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exams.
This program includes three required certificates that build on each other. Students should plan to complete them in this order:
- General Certificate
- Airframe Certificate
- Powerplant Certificate
All three certificates are required to complete the program and qualify for FAA General, Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) exams.
Aviation Maintenance Technology at a Glance
13 months to complete1
$24,864 tuition2
- Cedar Valley
- Dallas College Aerospace and Aviation Hangar at Dallas Executive Airport
- Workforce Center at RedBird3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
Dallas College offers fast, flexible credentials designed with local employers to help you quickly start or advance your career.
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Workforce Certificates
- CE Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe Certificate $9,856 6 months
- CE Aviation Maintenance Technician General Certificate $7,168 3.5 months
- CE Aviation Maintenance Technician Powerplant Certificate $7,840 3.5 months
Length of time is based on catalog degree plans1. Credit tuition rates are based on program hours for Dallas County residents. Continuing education and Ed2Go tuition may vary by program2.
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth is a major aviation hub, creating sky-high demand for skilled technicians. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Operations Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operation and Control
- Monitoring
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Quality Control Analysis
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Equipment Maintenance
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
Aviation Inspectors
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Operations Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers for Transportation Equipment
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Monitoring
- Repairing
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
Want to learn more about aviation offerings at Dallas College?
Learn by Doing, Train for the Industry
In the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, students will train with industry-standard tools and aircraft components from day one. The curriculum includes field trips to local aviation companies that align with what you’re learning in class, allowing you to see real-world applications as you go. Students can also volunteer for job shadowing to gain even more exposure to the field.
Path to FAA Certification
Students progress through the program in phases—General, Airframe and Powerplant—with the opportunity to take the corresponding FAA exams after each section. A built-in break week allows time for written testing and focused preparation. Dedicated practice time is also included to support readiness for the oral and practical exams, ensuring students are fully prepared for certification.
Launch Your Career in Just 13 Months
The full-time day program allows students to complete all required training in just 13 months. Classes are held in person Monday through Thursday, with some online instruction on Fridays to support flexibility and reinforce learning.
Additional scheduling options, such as evening and weekend cohorts, will be available in the future. These formats will offer greater flexibility but will require more time to complete than the accelerated day program.
Your Experience Matters. Let’s Build on It.
Applicants with prior aviation maintenance education or experience, whether through military service or another institution, may be eligible to enter the program beyond the initial General section.
Instructor approval is required, and all students must first submit the AMT application (see the Get Started section for details).
Military Experience: Applicants must provide a copy of their FAA Form 8610-2 as part of the review process.
Prior Training from Another Institution: To be considered for placement in Airframe or Powerplant, students must have successfully completed and passed the FAA written exam for General, Airframe or Powerplant (as applicable).
Admission to the AMT program requires a separate application in addition to applying to Dallas College. Space is limited, and students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The next submission window to join the waitlist is:
June 1–12, 2026
We’re working hard to grow the program and add more cohorts in the future, so stay connected and take the first step today.
Ready to Get Started? Here’s How:
Stay in the loop! Submit your contact information to receive updates on program announcements, application windows, info sessions and more.
Connect with a CE Success Coach
A Continuing Education (CE) Success Coach will walk you through the AMT program, explain the waitlist process and answer your questions.
Virtual advising is available. No appointment needed! Join a Virtual Session
Find Out More About Aviation Maintenance Technology
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.