National Aviation Academy

What National Aviation Academy does

National Aviation Academy (NAA) is a privately held, FAA-approved aviation maintenance training school founded in 1932, operating two campuses: a Tampa Bay campus in Clearwater, Florida (with a hangar facility at St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport) and a New England campus in Concord, Massachusetts (with a hangar at Minute Man Air Field). The institution delivers 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) curriculum through three programs: the 14-month, 2,000-clock-hour Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program; the 21-month, 3,000-clock-hour Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP) program (offered only at Tampa Bay), which stacks A&P training with avionics and up to ten additional certifications including NCATT AET, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-620, FCC Elements, FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License, EWIS, and Airbus A320 General Familiarization via the Airbus Act Academy; and the 7-month, 1,000-clock-hour Advanced Aircraft Systems (AAS) program. Training is conducted hands-on in aircraft hangars at active airfields using industry-standard tools, with early oral and practical testing privileges under 14 CFR 65.77.

Name

National Aviation Academy

Legal name

National Aviation Academy

Website

https://naa.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Short description

National Aviation Academy is a private, FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance training school founded in 1932, operating two U.S. campuses. It offers 7-21 month programs leading to FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, serving traditional students, veterans, and international recruits with direct employer pipelines to major airlines and aerospace companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE), Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Aviation maintenance training
• FAA Part 147 school
• A&P certification programs
• Aircraft maintenance technician
• Technical career education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Maintenance Training Programs: Tuition and fees for aviation maintenance training programs including Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT), Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP), and Advanced Aircraft Systems (AAS). Programs range from 7 to 21 months in duration with associated clock hours.
2. Financial Aid Services: Administration of federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS loans, and institutional financing plans for students.
3. Aviation Maintenance Instructor Employment: Full-time and part-time employment opportunities for certified A&P mechanics with at least 3 years experience as instructors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

National Aviation Academy is an FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school that delivers hands-on career training for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. It sells three tuition-based programs (AMT, AMP, AAS) at two U.S. campuses with aircraft hangar training facilities, preparing students for aviation maintenance careers through FAA-mandated curriculum combined with industry-standard tools and employer pipeline partnerships.

Product overview

National Aviation Academy (NAA) operates as an FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 147 aviation maintenance school offering three distinct training programs. The portfolio centers on the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) as the foundational 14-month A&P certification program, supplemented by the Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP) as an extended 21-month program that combines core A&P training with advanced avionics components, and the Advanced Aircraft Systems (AAS) as a standalone 7-month avionics-focused program. All programs lead to FAA certification with the A&P credential being the primary licensure outcome, while the AMP program offers additional industry certifications including FCC, NCATT, IPC, and FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)
• Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP)
• Advanced Aircraft Systems (AAS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Median earnings of NAA graduates above midpoint for certificate schools per US Department of Education College Scorecard
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• United AirlinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2023United Airlines and NAA launched the Calibrate Technician Pathway Program, with NAA as one of the inaugural Part 147 schools certified by FAA for the partnership. Students who maintain high GPA and attendance can enter United's hiring pipeline, with priority screening consideration, access to 42 domestic Technical Operations stations, and mentorship opportunities. Students interview at United's Tech Ops Recruiting Center in Houston after completing certifications.
• Port City AirminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 August 2023Port City Air hosted NAA's Career Services team and Veteran students for a facility tour. PCA is located on Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, NH and offers opportunities for aviation maintenance technicians.
• BoeingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoeing recruits NAA graduates for aviation maintenance and manufacturing positions. Boeing's 2026 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects 728,000 new technicians needed globally by 2045.
• SpaceXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpaceX recruits NAA graduates for aerospace maintenance and manufacturing positions.
• GE AerospacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGE Aerospace recruits NAA graduates for aviation maintenance positions.
• Lockheed MartincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLockheed Martin recruits NAA graduates for defense aviation maintenance positions.
• HoneywellcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHoneywell recruits NAA graduates for aerospace systems maintenance positions.
• Delta TechOpscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta TechOps recruits NAA graduates for airline maintenance positions.
• American AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Airlines recruits NAA graduates for aviation maintenance positions.
• Blue OrigincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Origin recruits NAA graduates for aerospace maintenance and manufacturing positions.
• Airbus Act AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationA320 General Familiarization certification powered by Airbus Act Academy is integrated into the Aviation Maintenance Professional program, providing graduates with industry-recognized Airbus aircraft knowledge.
• SkyWest AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkyWest recruits NAA graduates for regional airline maintenance positions.
• Northrop GrummancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorthrop Grumman recruits NAA graduates for defense aerospace maintenance positions.
• Aerojet RocketdynecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAerojet Rocketdyne recruits NAA graduates for rocket propulsion and aerospace maintenance positions.
• JetBluecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJetBlue recruits NAA graduates for airline maintenance positions.
• Allegiant AircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAllegiant Air recruits NAA graduates for airline maintenance positions.
• Pratt & WhitneycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPratt & Whitney recruits NAA graduates for aircraft engine maintenance positions.
• Endeavor AircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEndeavor Air recruits NAA graduates for regional airline maintenance positions.
• Envoy AircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvoy Air recruits NAA graduates for regional airline maintenance positions.
• Cape AircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCape Air recruits NAA graduates for regional airline maintenance positions.
• PanasoniccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPanasonic recruits NAA graduates for aerospace electronics maintenance positions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader operating 50+ training centers including maintenance technician programs — broad incumbent competing for airline technician pipeline programs similar to United's Calibrate.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Premier aviation-focused university offering four-year aviation maintenance science degrees alongside flight training — competes for the same student personas targeting aviation maintenance careers, with broader degree offerings.
• FlightSafety International: Global aviation training powerhouse owned by Berkshire Hathaway, providing pilot, maintenance, and crew training across multiple aviation disciplines — competes with NAA for airline workforce development budgets at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Aviation Institute of Maintenance: Operates the largest network of FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in the U.S., offering A&P training across multiple campuses — the most direct large-scale competitor to NAA's core program.
• Hallmark University (College of Aeronautics): FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school offering A&P and avionics programs — closely comparable two-campus private career school model with similar employer placement focus.
• Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology: Specialized aviation college offering FAA Part 147 A&P training, avionics, and aircraft maintenance engineering degrees — comparable program mix and aviation industry placement network.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: Private for-profit institution offering FAA-approved A&P mechanic training alongside avionics and aviation electronics — closely comparable to NAA's AMT and AMP program mix and target students.
• Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics: FAA Part 147 school offering aviation maintenance and avionics programs with hands-on hangar training at a regional airport — directly comparable delivery model and student outcomes profile.

Regional players

• US Aviation Academy: FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance school operating in Texas — offers comparable A&P training programs targeting similar student segments but in a different geographic market from NAA.

Emerging players

• Lewis University (Aviation Maintenance Science): University offering FAA-approved aviation maintenance programs with strong airline partnerships — adjacent competitor with similar employer pipeline focus and degree-plus-certification pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/naaedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/23112712990
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-national-aviation-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/naaedu
• TikToktiktok.com/@naaedu

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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