Aviation Maintenance Schools in California

California has 25 schools with aviation maintenance programs in this directory: 19 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 1,716 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $38,604 to $47,712, with a median of $42,040 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $54,039 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Antelope Valley Community College District, Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology and West Los Angeles College.

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Schools with this program
1,716
Graduates last year
$42,040
Median program tuition
$54,039
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 25 aviation maintenance schools in California

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West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,238
Graduates last year
178
Median earnings, 1 yr
$66,879
Type
Public

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,449
Graduates last year
160
Type
Public

College of Alameda

Alameda, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,258
Graduates last year
69
Type
Public

Reedley College

Reedley, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,334
Graduates last year
68
Type
Public

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,364
Graduates last year
64
Type
Public

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,444
Graduates last year
49
Type
Public

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,184
Graduates last year
36
Type
Public

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,222
Graduates last year
34
Type
Public

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,154
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,039
Type
Public

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,350
Graduates last year
24
Type
Public

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,288
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,172
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,185
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$0
Graduates last year
5
Type
Public

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,238
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,560
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does aviation maintenance training cost in California?

The median published tuition is $42,040 (range $38,604 to $47,712, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ($38,604), Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology ($42,040) and Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology ($47,712). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does aviation maintenance school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 17 months to finish (15 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do aviation maintenance graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $54,039 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public aviation maintenance programs in California?

Yes. 19 public schools offer it, including Antelope Valley Community College District, West Los Angeles College, Victor Valley College, College of Alameda and Reedley College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.