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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas

Irving, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
53%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$32,229median debt of graduates
$44,241median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$42,375median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 400 E. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75061 · Phone: (214) 333-9711 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas is a private for-profit trade school in Irving, Texas offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 52.7% completion rate versus a 63.5% Texas state average, with median graduate debt of $32,229 and median earnings of $42,375 ten years after entry.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 32.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Aviation Institute of… Aviation Institute of…: 52.7% 52.7% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$48,600$84,440$99,490

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 157 $41,618 $35,359 $32,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 13 $41,618 $35,359 $32,500

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas is a private for-profit trade school located in Irving, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus's primary program area is aviation maintenance, with its Aviation Maintenance (A&P) program accounting for 170 completers among its main offerings.

Federal data show a completion rate of 52.7%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $32,229, and median earnings ten years after entry were $42,375. About 32.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 495 in a large-city setting, centers on a hands-on technical field aimed at licensure-track careers in aircraft maintenance. Because the program is specialized and technical, it may suit career changers seeking a defined technical path, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus's listed program area is aviation-mechanic-schools, with its main offering being Aviation Maintenance (A&P) programs, which had 170 completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 52.7%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $32,229, according to federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $42,375, according to federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (214) 333-9711 or visit its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441788.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a focused technical program in aviation maintenance, but specific fit for career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing the Aviation Maintenance (A&P) program are not reported in this data; contact the school or the FAA for licensing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the campus by phone at (214) 333-9711 or visit its website at https://aviationmaintenance.edu/campuses/dallas-tx for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby aviation maintenance schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441788 to compare campuses.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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