Alabama Aviation College, a unit of Calhoun Community College, prepares students for rewarding careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most in-demand industries. Located to serve the growing aviation and aerospace corridor of North Alabama, the college offers FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technology programs that equip students with the hands-on skills and technical knowledge needed to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft. Programs are housed in state-of-the-art facilities featuring modern classrooms and fully equipped laboratory settings that reflect the real-world environments students will enter upon graduation. Whether you are launching a new career or building on existing experience, Alabama Aviation College provides an affordable, accessible pathway to a high-skill, high-wage future in aviation.

Students completing programs in Aviation Technology are prepared to sit for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams in Airframe and/or Powerplant technology, the industry standard credentials recognized by employers across the country and around the world. With a projected need for tens of thousands of new maintenance technicians in North America in the coming years, graduates enter a field with strong job security and competitive salaries. Through Calhoun Community College’s relationships with regional aerospace and aviation employers, students also benefit from industry partnerships that connect classroom learning to real career opportunities right here in Alabama.