Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake
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Tel:
(757) 363-2121
- The Associate of Occupational Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology is designed to not only provide you with the proper knowledge and skill levels to excel in aviation maintenance but you will earn a degree. That degree may lead to job advancement in the future. This training provides you with the proper knowledge and skill levels required to pass the tests administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer (AMTE) Program prepares students for the airframe and powerplant FAA license exam and additionally the avionics program for FCC licensing exam. Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program is designed to provide our students with the proper knowledge and skill levels to excel in their chosen career field as an AMT or as a service technician. This training prepares our students with the proper knowledge and skill levels required to pass the the test administered by the (FAA) to gain entry level employment in aviation and other maintenance fields as inspectors, installers, parts managers, equipment or service technicians. Avionics Technician Program � Provides students with the theory and knowledge needed to test, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems used in aircraft navigation, communications and flight control systems and also prepares students for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing examination.
School Highlights
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake serves 233 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 49%.
Top Rankings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
Total Faculty | 37 staff | 129 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake is Centura College-Chesapeake (2.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Centura College-ChesapeakePrivate for-profit144 students | 2.40 Mi932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-2121 2.40144 - 19,064 students | 5.10 Mi121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1122 5.1019,064 - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate for-profit378 students | 6.40 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447 6.40378 - Advanced Technology InstitutePrivate for-profit504 students | 6.50 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241 6.50504 - ECPI UniversityPrivate for-profit13,487 students | 6.70 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090 6.7013,487
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