George T Baker Aviation School

What George T Baker Aviation School does

George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is a public technical college operated by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) district, headquartered at 3275 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Springs, Florida. Founded in 1939 and led by Director Alissa Tapia, the institution delivers aviation maintenance training to high school students, post-secondary adult learners, and military-affiliated students through three core NCATT-accredited programs: Aviation Airframe Mechanics (18 months, 53% on-time completion, 82% job placement), Aviation Powerplant Mechanics (18 months, 48% on-time completion, 78% job placement), and Avionics Systems Technician (15 months, 50% on-time completion, 100% job placement). The school is the only institution in the nation offering NCATT-accredited courses to high school students, and one of only two NCATT-accredited schools in Florida.

The underlying technology is regulated, credential-bearing technical education: students prepare for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications, with FAA exams administered on-site via a PSI computer test center. Curriculum spans aerospace technology, electronics, avionics, and aircraft maintenance. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, accepts Title IV federal student aid, participates in Florida state aid programs, and accepts CareerSource South Florida training vouchers. A GATE program serves gifted students and dual enrollment pipelines high schoolers through M-DCPS.

Revenue mechanics center on tuition and fees at differentiated in-state ($3,972-$5,907) and out-of-state ($14,826-$22,210) rates, supplemented by federal Pell, FSEOG, state scholarships (Florida Bright Futures, FSAG), CareerSource vouchers, and district appropriations. The school sells no software, hardware, or subscription products; outputs are industry-recognized certifications and graduate placement, with reported 78-100% job placement rates and typical zero student debt for Powerplant graduates. Go-to-market is direct enrollment through the school's admissions process and the M-DCPS dual enrollment channel.

Name

George T Baker Aviation School

Legal name

George T. Baker Aviation Technical College

Website

https://bakeraviationtechcollege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is a public Miami-Dade technical college offering NCATT-accredited aviation maintenance programs (Airframe, Powerplant, Avionics) that prepare high school, adult, and military students for FAA certifications and aviation workforce entry.

Ownership category

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Product category

Aviation Technical Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

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), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Aviation maintenance training
• FAA certification preparation
• Airframe powerplant mechanics
• Avionics technician program
• Technical college education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged to students, with differentiated in-state and out-of-state rates. In-state tuition for Aviation Powerplant Mechanics is $3,972, with out-of-state at $14,826. Additional fees include books, supplies, and other program costs.
2. Federal Student Aid: The school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and District Financial Aid Program (DFAP).
3. State Financial Aid: State of Florida programs including Florida Work Experience Program, Florida Bright Future Scholarships, and Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is a public technical college that delivers NCATT-accredited and FAA-aligned certificate programs in aviation maintenance. Its core offerings are three post-secondary programs (Aviation Airframe Mechanics, Aviation Powerplant Mechanics, and Avionics Systems Technician) supplemented by a Dual Enrollment pathway for high school students, preparing graduates for FAA Airframe and Powerplant certifications and entry into the aviation maintenance workforce.

Product overview

George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is a public technical college operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools offering aviation maintenance technician training. The institution provides three core NCATT-accredited certificate programs: Aviation Airframe Mechanics, Aviation Powerplant Mechanics, and Avionics Systems Technician. These programs prepare students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications and industry credentials. The college also offers dual enrollment opportunities for high school students and specialized GATE programs for gifted students. All programs are designed to meet Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements and industry standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Airframe Mechanics Program An 18-month technical training program that prepares students for FAA Airframe certification, covering aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assembly. The program is accredited by NCATT and FAA-aligned, with a reported 53% on-time completion rate and 82% job placement rate for graduates.
• Aviation Powerplant Mechanics Program
• Avionics Systems Technician Program
• Dual Enrollment Program
• GATE Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 78-100% of program graduates obtained jobs according to Council on Occupational Education Job Placement Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CareerSource South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally funded agency providing training vouchers to unemployed and economically disadvantaged students covering tuition, materials, ID fees, and books. Students are referred to participating CareerSource South Florida Centers to complete applications and must also complete a FAFSA.
• National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for aerospace and transportation technology programs. George T. Baker is one of only two NCATT-accredited schools in Florida and the only school in the nation offering NCATT-accredited courses to high school students.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body providing certification authority. The school prepares students for FAA Written General, Airframe, and Powerplant exams. Upon successful completion, students may earn FAA certifications.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent school district operating six technical colleges. George T. Baker is one of the technical colleges under the district. The district provides dual enrollment opportunities through its schools and coordinates financial aid programs.
• Council on Occupational EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education is the school's accrediting agency. Located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. Phone: 770-396-3898.
• JSfirmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob board platform listing aviation employment opportunities for graduates. Features positions from employers including AerSale, HEICO, Aero Repair Corp, and other aviation maintenance companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Large, accredited aeronautical university with broader scope (engineering, flight, maintenance) operating across multiple U.S. campuses; offers overlapping aviation maintenance programs but competes across a much wider portfolio and at very different price points.

Direct peers

• Hallmark University (College of Aeronautics): Private aviation school in Texas offering FAA Airframe & Powerplant and avionics training with comparable tuition-based GTM and employer placement focus; a directly comparable operating model at a different geography.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: Private for-profit aviation technical college offering FAA Airframe & Powerplant and avionics programs similar to George T. Baker's core curriculum, with comparable tuition-driven GTM and employer placement focus — the closest direct competitor model, differing only in for-profit vs. public status and geographic footprint.
• Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA): Long-established FAA-certifying aviation maintenance school offering similar A&P and avionics curricula with an admissions, federal-financial-aid, and employer-placement model directly parallel to George T. Baker's.
• National Aviation Academy (NAA): Part 147-style aviation maintenance training school with campuses in Massachusetts and Florida delivering Airframe & Powerplant and avionics programs; directly comparable program mix, federal-aid participation, and employer placement orientation to George T. Baker.

Regional players

• Broward College — Aviation Programs: Florida public college system with aviation maintenance programs serving a similar in-state, dual-enrollment-eligible population; competes for the same South Florida talent pool but is not FAA-NCATT-accredited for high school students.
• Lewis University — Aviation Department: Illinois-based university with FAA-approved aviation maintenance management and pilot programs; comparable program taxonomy but outside the Florida geographic catchment, qualifying it as a regional rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Vincennes University — Aviation Technology: Indiana-based public university offering FAA Airframe & Powerplant technician training; smaller and more focused than Embry-Riddle but outside Florida, making it a partial-overlap emerging peer in the AMTS segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/BakerAviation
• Instagraminstagram.com/baker_aviation/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/george-t-baker-aviation-technical-college

Compliance3 records

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