- The Associate of Occupational Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology is designed to not only provide you with the proper knowledge and skill levels to excel in aviation maintenance but you will earn a degree. That degree may lead to job advancement in the future. This training provides you with the proper knowledge and skill levels required to pass the tests administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer (AMTE) Program prepares students for the airframe and powerplant FAA license exam and additionally the avionics program for FCC licensing exam. Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program is designed to provide our students with the proper knowledge and skill levels to excel in their chosen career field as an AMT or as a service technician. This training prepares our students with the proper knowledge and skill levels required to pass the the test administered by the (FAA) to gain entry level employment in aviation and other maintenance fields as inspectors, installers, parts managers, equipment or service technicians. Avionics Technician Program � Provides students with the theory and knowledge needed to test, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems used in aircraft navigation, communications and flight control systems and also prepares students for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing examination.
School Highlights
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk serves 399 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Private-state tuition: $17,997
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
37 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk has grown by 71% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk diversity score of 0.71 is equal to the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
399 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
182 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
217 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
182 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
217 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
29%
21%
% White
41%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $17,997 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,997
$15,536
Tuition Notes
$3,199 - $4,502 (depending on program)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,020
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk cost?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk's private state tuition is approximately $17,997.
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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The nearest community college to Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk is Centura College-Chesapeake (2.4 miles away)
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