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Basic Certificate in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Basic Certificates in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

967 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 35 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 57% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.3% of airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician Majors

In 2021-2022, 967 basic certificates were awarded to airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors. This earns it the #58 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 4,562
Associate Degree 1,598
Basic Certificate 967
Bachelor’s Degree 16

Earnings of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. About 82.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 802
Women 165
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The racial-ethnic distribution of airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 47
Black or African American 81
Hispanic or Latino 383
White 393
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 60
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There are 35 colleges that offer a basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
247 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Antelope Valley College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician program at Antelope Valley College awarded 247 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
71 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Savannah Technical College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Savannah Tech. Of these students, 14% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
68 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician program at Central Georgia Technical College awarded 68 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#4

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California
65 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Victor Valley College. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician program at Victor Valley College awarded 65 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 7% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
40 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 40 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Arkansas State University Mid-South

West Memphis, Arkansas
36 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Arkansas State University Mid-South. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from ASU Mid-South.

#8

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, Washington
33 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Big Bend Community College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Big Bend Community College. About 4% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
28 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spokane Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 basic certificates were handed out to airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors at Spokane Community College. Of these students, 5% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, Georgia
27 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Georgia Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 basic certificates were handed out to airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors at South Georgia Technical College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#11

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, Iowa
18 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa Western Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician program at Iowa Western Community College awarded 18 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors at Delaware Tech.

#15

Renton Technical College

Renton, Washington
12 Yearly Graduations

The 15th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Renton Technical College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Renton Technical College.

#15

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Trident Technical College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Trident Technical College.

#17

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cape Cod Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Cape Cod Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#19

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, Georgia
7 Yearly Graduations

Augusta Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician from Augusta Technical College.

#20

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metro Technology Centers comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician. The airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician program at Metro Technology Centers awarded 6 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Automotive Mechanics Technology 13,640
Diesel Mechanics Technology 2,532
Collision & Repair Technology 1,553
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 701
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 470

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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