Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Name

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Legal name

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Website

https://aviationmaintenance.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance Trade Education

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for Aircraft (EDAOAFAI), Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO)

Keywords

• Aviation maintenance training
• FAA A&P certification
• Airframe and powerplant
• Trade school programs
• Avionics technician education

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&amp, D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: AIM generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for aviation and trade programs. Estimated costs include living expenses and program fees. Aviation programs have fees of $3,199 plus books and supplies.
2. Federal Financial Aid: AIM is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federal grant and loan programs including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.
3. Military Education Benefits: AIM accepts GI Bill and Military Tuition Assistance for eligible veterans and active duty personnel at most campuses.
4. Scholarships: AIM offers institutional scholarships and matches external scholarships dollar-for-dollar up to 10% of program cost through the Scholarship Match Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aviation Institute of Maintenance operates a network of 15 FAA Part 147-certified campuses across 13 U.S. states delivering hands-on aviation maintenance technician training. Its core offering is the 21-month Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program that prepares students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, complemented by advanced aviation credentials, associate degree pathways, and ancillary trade programs such as welding, electrical, HVAC, industrial manufacturing, and maintenance technician training.

Product overview

Aviation Institute of Maintenance operates as an accredited network of 15 aircraft maintenance technician schools offering a unified portfolio of programs centered on aviation maintenance training. The core product is the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program, a 21-month certificate available at all campuses, which prepares students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. This foundational program is complemented by advanced aviation credentials including the Professional Aviation Maintenance Certification (PAMC, 2-month advanced course), Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer (AMTE, 27-month advanced program offered in Atlanta and Orlando), and two associate degree pathways (AOS and AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology, 21 months each). Trade-related programs extend the portfolio to include Combination Welding (Atlanta), Electrical Technician (Las Vegas/Phoenix), HVAC (Chicago), Industrial Manufacturing Technician (Charlotte), and Maintenance Technician (Fremont). Supporting student services include an online student portal (ACT Portal), career readiness assessment tools, and a net price calculator. The company emphasizes hands-on training in real aircraft hangars using FAA-standard equipment, with pathways to employment at major airlines including Southwest, United, American, Delta, and regional carriers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program 21-month core certificate program offered at all 15 campuses that prepares students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification through classroom and hands-on hangar training on aircraft structures, powerplants, flight control systems, and engine systems.
• Professional Aviation Maintenance Certification (PAMC) 2-month advanced certification course for experienced professionals with prior aviation maintenance background, focused on preparation for FAA A&P certification exams through targeted instruction and hands-on review. Offered at 10 campuses.
• Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer (AMTE) Program 27-month advanced program offered in Atlanta Metro and Orlando that covers historic and modern aircraft systems including avionics, hydraulics, sheet metal, composite fabrication, and advanced electronics, preparing students for FAA A&P, Aircraft Electronics Technician and CertTEC exams.
• Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology 21-month associate degree program offered in Atlanta Metro that blends general education (math, physical science, communication) with practical aviation maintenance skills covering aircraft structures, powerplants, and flight control systems.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology 21-month associate degree program offered in Indianapolis emphasizing science, math, and writing alongside hands-on aviation maintenance training, preparing graduates for FAA A&P certification and leadership roles.
• Combination Welding Program 8-month trade program offered in Atlanta Metro teaching SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding techniques plus blueprint reading, cylinder safety, and plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, preparing students for AWS 3G-4G and OSHA 10-Hour certifications.
• Electrical Technician Program 12-month trade program offered in Las Vegas and Phoenix covering electrical theory, wiring methods, blueprint reading, equipment selection, safety protocols, troubleshooting, and life-safety systems maintenance, preparing students for OSHA certification and NCCER Levels I-IV.
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program Trade program offered at the Chicago campus providing training in HVAC systems as a complementary skill set for aviation maintenance technicians.
• Industrial Manufacturing Technician Program Trade program at the Charlotte campus teaching machine operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, quality assurance, and safety protocols for manufacturing environments.
• Maintenance Technician Program Trade program at the Fremont campus providing generalized maintenance technician training skills for industrial and technical environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Median salaries start around $79,000 with experienced technicians earning $300,000+
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026American Airlines donated an auxiliary power unit to AIM Chicago at a ceremony in the school's hangar. The donated APU previously served on American's McDonnell Douglas MD80 fleet for 29 years and over 74,000 takeoffs and landings. The partnership began in 2022 and American has hired more than 100 aviation maintenance technicians for Chicago O'Hare operations.
• SafrancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Safran announced a partnership to develop the next generation of aviation professionals. Safran sponsored AIM Kansas City teams competing at MRO Americas 2026, funding travel expenses, branded items, and providing virtual training sessions with Texas-based technicians.
• FAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and operates under FAA Regulations Part 147 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School. FAA databases and testing centers available at select campuses for student certification exams.
• Delta Air LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta, one of the largest AMT training employers in the world, is headquartered just 30 miles from AIM Atlanta Metro campus. Boeing, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney are regularly on campus to develop the pipeline for their future workforce.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is regularly on campus at AIM Atlanta Metro to develop the pipeline for their future workforce. Boeing forecasts 690,000 new technicians will be needed globally by 2042.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Airlines is highlighted as a key employer partner at AIM Chicago with local partnerships supporting student career pathways.
• Crucial MROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Crucial MRO at Chicago campus supporting aviation maintenance training and career connections.
• National Air and Space MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM partner organization providing educational resources and industry connections for students.
• Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM is a member of ATEC, an industry association for aviation maintenance schools and professionals.
• Sullenberger Aviation MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sullenberger Aviation Museum at Charlotte campus supporting aviation education and community engagement.
• GE AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGE Aerospace has local operations in Indianapolis and actively hires AIM graduates. The campus works with GE to help students find job opportunities matching their skills.
• AAR CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAR Corp partners with AIM Indianapolis, offering student tours, fellowship programs, and hiring opportunities for graduates.
• Rolls-RoycecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRolls-Royce Aviation has operations locally near AIM Indianapolis campus, providing career opportunities for graduates.
• StandardAerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandardAero is a major local employer in Dallas Metro that hires AIM graduates for aviation maintenance positions.
• Envoy AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvoy Air is a regional carrier in Dallas Metro that actively recruits AIM graduates.
• Archer AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerging aviation company near AIM Fremont campus representing new career opportunities in electric aviation.
• Southwest AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor airline partner actively recruiting AIM graduates for aviation maintenance positions.
• British AirwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational airline partner supporting AIM through industry partnerships and recognition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universal Technical Institute: Public for-profit trade school operator with ~15 campuses and ~14,000 students, directly comparable to AIM in scale, model, and target student. UTI includes aviation, automotive, diesel, and welding programs and recently acquired MIAT, the closest publicly traded comp for AIM.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: For-profit aviation-focused trade school offering FAA Part 147 AMT programs alongside avionics and nondestructive testing, serving the same aspiring aviation maintenance technician segment as AIM with a more limited geographic footprint.
• Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics: Long-standing aviation maintenance trade school in Ohio offering FAA A&P training programs, directly competing with AIM campuses for students in the Eastern U.S. aviation maintenance segment.
• National Aviation Academy: FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance training school with campuses in Florida and Tennessee, offering comparable A&P certification programs to AIM with a regional focus.
• Lincoln Tech: Public for-profit multi-campus technical trade school offering aviation, automotive, HVAC, welding and electrical programs, directly comparable in business model (Title IV-funded, multi-campus for-profit education) and partial program overlap with AIM.
• MIAT College of Technology: Aviation maintenance and technical training school now owned by Universal Technical Institute, offering FAA A&P and aviation technician programs in Michigan and Texas, directly competing with AIM for the same aviation maintenance student demographic.
• Hallmark University: San Antonio-based aviation maintenance and aeronautics-focused university offering FAA A&P programs and aviation-related degrees, comparable to AIM in curriculum, FAA Part 147 status, and target student.
• Tulsa Welding School: For-profit skilled trades school under the Universal Technical Institute umbrella focused on welding, pipefitting, and HVAC, comparable to AIM in for-profit trade school model, Title IV funding reliance, and overlap on AIM's welding program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Larger, established four-year aeronautical university with aviation maintenance and engineering degree programs. Competes with AIM at the higher-credential/longer-program end but serves the same aviation workforce pipeline.
• Perdoceo Education Corporation: Public for-profit education holding company (American InterContinental University, Colorado Technical University), comparable to AIM in Title IV-funded for-profit higher education model though focused on online degree programs rather than aviation-specific trades.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AviationAIM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AIMschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/aviationaim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviation-institute-of-maintenance
• Instagraminstagram.com/aviationaim
• TikToktiktok.com/@aviationaim

Compliance20 records

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