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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 3001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114 · Phone: (215) 676-7700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 62.5% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $32,397 and median earnings of $42,785 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data, but the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 33.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $48,560 | $78,000 | $101,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 95 | $40,790 | $36,728 | $31,828 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 9 | $40,790 | $36,728 | $31,828 |
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.
About this school
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's primary offering is its Aviation maintenance (A&P) program, which accounts for 104 of its recorded completions and is the school's leading program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 62.5%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $32,397, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $42,785. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of students with financial need enrolled here.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 385 in a large city setting, centers its offerings around a focused aviation maintenance credential rather than a broad range of academic degrees. Program length is not reported here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment, including career changers, should verify accreditation status 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?
This campus's leading program family is aviation maintenance, specifically Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, which accounts for 104 recorded completions. Federal data lists two program offerings in total at this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 62.5%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported as $32,397, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $42,785, per the College Scorecard.
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 (215) 676-7700 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can differ from public or non-profit institutions in cost structure and ownership; prospective students should review outcomes and cost data carefully regardless of control type.
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 and scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with ACCSC and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?250285.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This information is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about certification requirements tied to its aviation maintenance program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (215) 676-7700 or visit its website at https://aviationmaintenance.edu/campuses/philadelphia-pa for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons between nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to look up other aviation maintenance programs in the area.
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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.